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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the trial of ten people allegedly involved in online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the concern that each snapshot could be misused to support malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, regardless of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this included linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in jail.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when someone avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was a man.

They have also filed a legal action in the United States over false statements against a media personality who spread the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is completely false and notes that the person cited is in fact her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he posted information as he believed it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction partly because their union has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through theatrical projects, and they married in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her account by saying that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.