Core Points - The trial regarding online harassment against France's First Lady Brigitte Macron commenced, with 10 defendants accused of spreading false rumors about her being a "transgender" and a "pedophile" [1] - If found guilty, the defendants could face up to two years in prison [1] Group 1: Defendants and Allegations - The 10 defendants include 8 men and 2 women, aged between 41 and 65, with various professions such as advertisers, gallery owners, teachers, and computer experts [3] - A notable defendant, Amandine Roy, claimed online that "Brigitte Macron never existed; she is actually her brother Jean-Michel," which has circulated widely among far-right groups in France and the U.S. [3] - Roy was initially convicted of defamation but had her conviction overturned by an appeals court, leading Brigitte to file another appeal [3] Group 2: Impact and Reactions - Brigitte Macron expressed that the rumors have negatively affected her and her family, stating that even her grandchildren have heard the false claims [3] - The Macron couple filed 22 defamation lawsuits against Candace Owens in the U.S. for spreading similar rumors through a series of videos [4] - Emmanuel Macron criticized the fabricated narratives, emphasizing the danger of false information being accepted as truth [4]