False Allegations on the Internet Negatively Impacted Brigitte Macron's Well-being, Child Testifies to the Tribunal

Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment against the first lady.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, including the clothes she wears to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot may be misused to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while others were better known.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this involved linking the age gap with her husband to inappropriate terms.

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

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

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

She pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, for example her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to stop it," she stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the inaccurate allegation that she is supposedly a man.

The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander targeting a political commentator who amplified the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the name mentioned is actually her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant said he shared posts as he believed it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender spread partly because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière wrapped up her statement by stating that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.