Inaccurate Assertions on the Internet Harmed Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Child Informs Court

Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—including the baseless theory that the French first lady is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a testifier in the trial of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, including the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the apprehension that any image might be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this included comparing her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If convicted, they could receive a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual does not talk this to her."

She highlighted the impact on the family, such as the kids learning about false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly transgender.

They have pursued a case in America alleging slander targeting a political commentator who promoted the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he shared information since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's identity spread to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, being significantly older than the president, initially encountered the future president when serving as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, after her divorce.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.