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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—among them the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the court case of ten people allegedly involved in online harassment targeting the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, regardless of her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to linking her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when someone avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on her relatives, for example the younger generation learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle Background

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is a man.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a political commentator who promoted the allegation.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is really her older brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, several defendants denied the accusations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant said he shared posts since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory about the first lady's gender spread in part because their union has often been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met the future president when she was a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they wed in 2007, after her divorce.

She wrapped up her testimony by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.