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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that misleading allegations online—including the baseless theory that she is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of internet-based abuse directed at Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, including her attire to her posture, as a result of the concern that every photograph may be misused to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while several more were more visible.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved linking her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual fails to mention the issue to her."

She pointed out the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the false claim that the first lady was transgender.

The couple have also filed a case in America alleging slander against a political commentator who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit states that the accusation is completely false and identifies that the name mentioned is really her brother.

Defendants' Responses

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

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his online activity were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual said he disseminated information as he believed it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning the first lady's gender spread to some extent because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged significantly older than her husband, initially encountered him when she was a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière concluded her account by saying that the false claims have caused a "chaos that does not cease" for the first lady.