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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—among them the baseless theory that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying directed at the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to how she stands, because of the concern that each snapshot might be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière told the court.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this involved equating the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to up to two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Not a day passes when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière highlighted the repercussions on her relatives, such as the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue anything, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle Context

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a extended court case against the inaccurate allegation that the first lady was a man.

They have also filed a case in America alleging slander involving a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The case states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants rejected the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he posted information because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction in part because their union has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than her husband, first met the future president when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She wrapped up her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.