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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—including the baseless theory that she was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse against her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to advance hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Charges

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this included comparing her age difference with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, described how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on her relatives, such as the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently facing these attacks."

Court Case Background

This case represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron was male.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America over false statements against a political commentator who spread the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the claim is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant argued that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual said he posted posts since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's sex spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a topic of comment online.

She, who is 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when working as a educator at his school.

The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they married in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.