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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals facing charges for online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that each snapshot could be distorted to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," she testified.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this involved equating her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, described how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on the family, for example her grandchildren learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The couple have pursued a case in America alleging slander involving a media personality who spread the allegation.

The case asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants disputed the charges.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his online activity were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• Another individual explained he shared posts as he believed it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their union has long been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

The first lady, who is two decades older than her husband, first met him when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her account by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.