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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, including the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that every photograph may be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent.

All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person fails to mention this to her."

She emphasized the effects on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière testified. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was a man.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America over false statements targeting a media personality who spread the theory.

The legal filing states that the allegation is totally unfounded and points out that the person cited is really her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, some of the accused denied the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he shared posts since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's sex spread partly because their union has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being two decades older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

She wrapped up her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.