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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people accused of internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

She testified that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, from the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that each snapshot might be misused to fuel hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. A few had modest digital reach, while the rest were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this involved linking her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her well-being" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when someone fails to mention this to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on the family, such as her grandchildren learning about malicious statements like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for any of this, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was male.

They have also filed a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a media personality who spread the theory.

The lawsuit states that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, some of the accused rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he disseminated content because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, being 24 years older than the president, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when she was a instructor at his school.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, after her marriage dissolution.

Auzière wrapped up her account by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.