France: Marine Le Pen Convicted of Misappropriation of Public Funds

 

Le Parisian clip on Marine Le Pen conviction March 31 2025

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Yesterday, Marine Le Pen, leader of the conservative French party, Rassemblement National (RN), was convicted by a Paris court of misappropriation of public funds. She was sentenced to 4 years in prison, 2 of which were suspended, and the remaining two to be served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet.

 In addition, the court has declared her inelegible to run for office for 5 years. She had been considered the front runner in the 2027 presidential election race, according to polling. Le Pen denies the charges. Her supporters are charging that the French court has interfered in the electoral process by removing her name from the election. 

 The specific allegation against her and 8 RN deputies was that European Parliament funds were misappropriated to the benefit of RN.

 The above video in Le Parisien is subtitled by Vlad Tepes, Gates of Vienna, and RAIR Foundation USA. Translation is by Fousesquawk.