🔗 Share this article False Assertions on Social Media Harmed Brigitte Macron's Daily Life, Child Informs Judges The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—such as the baseless theory that she is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence. Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying directed at her mother. Consequences on Daily Life She stated that the first lady now is always concerned about how she looks, including her attire to her posture, as a result of the fear that any image might be misused to fuel hateful attacks. "The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, regardless of her actions in everyday routine," she informed the judges. Accused Individuals and Allegations Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. A few had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent. Every defendant is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. Among them, this included linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons. If convicted, they could receive a maximum of two years in jail. Family Impact She, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her daily happiness". She explained, "Not a day passes when an individual does not talk the issue to her." Auzière pointed out the effects on the family, for example the kids learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She is actually a man". "She has no idea how to stop it," she testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for anything, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults." Court Case Background The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender. The couple have also filed a case in America over false statements targeting a media personality who amplified the allegation. The case asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling. Accused Individuals' Statements Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals disputed the accusations. A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as satirical. A well-known publicist claimed that his online activity were presented as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could endanger "free speech". Another individual testified he shared posts since he thought it was a global issue with "implications for the country". Personal History The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's identity spread in part because their union has often been a point of interest on the internet. She, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at his secondary school. Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they wed in 2007, following her marriage dissolution. Auzière finished her statement by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.