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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, due to the concern that any image may be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, regardless of she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

All is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this included linking her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Context

This case represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly male.

They have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals disputed the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were presented as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he shared information since he thought it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory about the first lady's identity spread to some extent because their marriage has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, first met the future president when she was a instructor at his school.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in the following year, following her separation.

She concluded her statement by stating that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for the first lady.