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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—such as the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, from her attire to her posture, because of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she systematically has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, no matter what her activities in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this involved equating her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, including her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly facing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings Context

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that she was a man.

They have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation targeting a political commentator who spread the claim.

The legal filing states that the claim is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants denied the allegations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner testified he posted information as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's identity circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

She, being two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his school.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to her marriage dissolution.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.