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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—such as the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people facing charges for digital bullying against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

She stated that her mother now worries constantly about her appearance, from the clothes she wears to how she stands, due to the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent.

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this included equating her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the repercussions on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue anything, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Background

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that she was a man.

They have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is actually her sibling.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as ironic.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were intended as "satire" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner testified he shared content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's sex circulated in part because the Macrons' relationship has long been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, who is significantly older than the president, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a teacher at his secondary school.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She wrapped up her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "storm that never stops" for her mother.