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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of ten people facing charges for online harassment directed at the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that each snapshot might be manipulated to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent.

Each one is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this extended to linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She said, "Not a day goes by when a person fails to mention this to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, such as the kids learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings History

This case is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is a man.

The couple have also filed a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who spread the allegation.

The case states that the accusation is totally unfounded and notes that the person cited is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

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

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he posted content because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning the first lady's gender gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, being 24 years older than the president, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at his school.

Their relationship developed through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in the following year, after her divorce.

She finished her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.