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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying against the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that any image might be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this included linking her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

She highlighted the impact on the family, including her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to end it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually facing these attacks."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly male.

The couple have also filed a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals disputed the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as ironic.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner testified he disseminated posts because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's sex circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, being significantly older than the president, first met him when she was a instructor at his school.

The connection between them evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, after her separation.

She finished her testimony by expressing that the false claims have produced a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.