🔗 Share this article Inaccurate Assertions on the Internet Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Quality of Life, Child Tells the Tribunal Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—including the baseless theory that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being. She, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the legal proceedings of ten people accused of digital bullying directed at her mother. Impact on Daily Life Auzière stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, due to the concern that every photograph might be manipulated to advance malicious comments. "The result is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," she told the court. Those on Trial and Charges The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent. All is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. Among them, this involved equating her age difference with the French president to inappropriate terms. If found responsible, they face as much as 24 months in incarceration. Consequences for Loved Ones Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, described how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence". She testified, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person avoids discussing these claims to her." She highlighted the effects on the family, including the kids hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male". "She does not know how to stop it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually subjected to these attacks." Judicial Proceedings Background The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that she is supposedly a man. They have also filed a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who spread the theory. The legal filing states that the accusation is completely false and notes that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother. Accused Individuals' Statements Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals disputed the accusations. An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as satirical. Another defendant argued that his online activity were presented as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "freedom of expression". A third defendant said he posted posts since he thought it was an international matter with "consequences for France". Past Context The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction to some extent because their marriage has often been a topic of comment online. She, aged significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a teacher at his school. The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, following Brigitte Macron's divorce. Auzière finished her testimony by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.