Marine Le Pen Convicted for Misappropriation of Public Funds
March 31, 2025
Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right party in France, was convicted for misappropriation of public funds by a French court. Along with her, eight MEPs from her party were found guilty of misusing €474,000. The prosecutor's proposal includes a three-year suspended prison sentence and a €300,000 fine. Additionally, twelve MEP assistants were found guilty of accepting illegal goods, with total damages amounting to €2.9 million.