Marine Le Pen Convicted of Embezzlement, Barred from Office for Five Years

Marine Le Pen has been convicted of misappropriating public funds, resulting in a five-year ban from running for public office, a Paris court ruled on Monday. The verdict, which applies immediately, effectively blocks her from participating in the 2027 presidential race, dealing a severe blow to her political career. Le Pen was also sentenced to four years in prison, with two years converted to electronic monitoring, and fined €100,000.

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