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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She stated that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot may be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

Each one is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this involved comparing the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, for example her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to stop it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is constantly subjected to these attacks."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is transgender.

The couple have pursued a case in America over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case asserts that the allegation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is actually her sibling.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the trial could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he posted information as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's sex spread to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, aged two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, first met him when serving as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by stating that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that never stops" for the first lady.