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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

She, a attorney, was called as a witness in the court case of ten people facing charges for online harassment directed at the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She stated that her mother now worries constantly about her demeanor, from her attire to her posture, due to the apprehension that every photograph may be distorted to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she systematically needs to be careful to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in everyday routine," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this involved equating the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, for example the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Court Case History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that the first lady was male.

They have also filed a case in America alleging slander involving a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• One defendant, holding a public position, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were meant to be "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant explained he shared posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's sex circulated to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest online.

She, being two decades older than the president, first met him when serving as a teacher at his school.

Their relationship evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.