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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—among them the baseless theory that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the trial of ten people facing charges for digital bullying against the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the concern that every photograph might be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she systematically must be cautious to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for online harassment. Several had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent.

Each one is accused of spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

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

She emphasized the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that the first lady was a man.

The couple have pursued a case in America alleging slander involving a media personality who spread the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants disputed the charges.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his school.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they married in that year, after her divorce.

Auzière concluded her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.