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Meaning of Marine Le Pen's Conviction

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The New Yorker |
On Monday, a criminal court in France found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement, and barred her from running for the French Presidency in 2027.
BBC |
Leader of French far right Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzling European Union funds
The Financial Times |
Le Pen struck a defiant tone on Monday night, confirming she would appeal against the judges’ ruling and not give up on her presidential ambitions.

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