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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She testified that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, because of the fear that every photograph may be manipulated to advance negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this included equating the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when a person does not talk the issue to her."

She emphasized the impact on the family, for example the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle targeting the false claim that the first lady is supposedly male.

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

The case states that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his online activity were presented as "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning the first lady's sex circulated in part because their union has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, aged significantly older than her husband, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they married in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her statement by stating that the false claims have created a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.