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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—such as the baseless theory that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that the first lady now is always concerned about how she looks, from her fashion choices to her posture, because of the concern that every photograph could be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," she told the court.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while others were more visible.

All is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If convicted, they face up to two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, including the kids being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly facing these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that the first lady was male.

The Macrons have initiated a US lawsuit alleging slander targeting a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim.

The case states that the claim is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her older brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants denied the accusations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant claimed that his online activity were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner testified he shared posts since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's sex spread to some extent because their marriage has often been a topic of comment on the internet.

The first lady, who is two decades older than her husband, first met the future president when she was a educator at his secondary school.

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

She concluded her account by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.