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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that she is transgender—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in online harassment against her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

Auzière testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the concern that every photograph could be distorted to fuel negative campaigns.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, irrespective of her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Charges

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

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. Among them, this involved equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive up to two years in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She said, "Not a day goes by when someone does not talk the issue to her."

She pointed out the impact on her relatives, for example the kids hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually subjected to these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings History

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly male.

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

The legal filing asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the individual referenced is actually her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the legal action could threaten "free speech".
• Another individual said he shared posts as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

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

The first lady, who is two decades older than her husband, originally knew the future president when serving as a teacher at his school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they wed in that year, subsequent to her separation.

Auzière finished her testimony by stating that the false claims have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for the first lady.