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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals allegedly involved in online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Everyday Activities

She testified that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that every photograph may be manipulated to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly needs to be careful to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

Ten individuals, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to linking the age gap with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on her relatives, such as the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron was male.

The couple have also filed a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who promoted the allegation.

The case asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is in fact her brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, some of the accused disputed the accusations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he posted information since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory concerning the first lady's sex circulated partly because their marriage has frequently been a subject of discussion online.

She, being 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in 2007, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.