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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, served as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that any image might be misused to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she systematically must be cautious to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this included linking the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, explained how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her well-being" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when someone avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the impact on the family, for example the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was male.

They have also filed a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is actually her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused rejected the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and described his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were meant to be "irony" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual said he posted information because he felt it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's identity gained traction to some extent because their union has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than the president, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his school.

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

She wrapped up her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.