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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, including her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that every photograph could be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, her posture, no matter what her actions in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Each one is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this included equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the false claims have caused a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She testified, "Not a day passes when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, for example the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle Background

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

The couple have also filed a US lawsuit over false statements against a media personality who promoted the claim.

The legal filing states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, some of the accused rejected the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant said he disseminated information since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory about the first lady's gender gained traction to some extent because their union has long been a point of interest online.

The first lady, who is significantly older than her husband, originally knew him when working as a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She wrapped up her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for her mother.