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The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—including the unfounded rumor that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her appearance, including her attire to how she stands, because of the concern that every photograph might be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this involved comparing the age gap with the French president to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they face as much as 24 months in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from her mother's initial union, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Not a day passes when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for anything, and she is permanently facing these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a broader legal battle addressing the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly a man.

The couple have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The legal filing states that the claim is completely false and points out that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals disputed the allegations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could threaten "free speech".
• Another individual said he posted information as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Past Context

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

The first lady, aged significantly older than the president, first met him when she was a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, following her marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have created a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.