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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the court case of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, because of the fear that any image may be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. For some, this included equating her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the false claims have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when a person avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on the family, for example the kids hearing false assertions like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to end it," she stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory 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 theory.

The legal filing asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, some of the accused denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his posts as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual said he posted content as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex circulated in part because their union has frequently been a point of interest online.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered the future president when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière finished her testimony by stating that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.