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Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement of EU funds

Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement of EU funds

A French court has found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds, but has not said what her sentence might be or how it could affect the far-right leader's political future.

Le Pen, sitting in the front row of the Paris court, gave no immediate reaction as the chief judge read the verdict.

Le Pen and her co-defendants face up to 10 years in prison. They can appeal, which would lead to a retrial.

The biggest concern for Le Pen is that the court could declare her ineligible to run for president in 2027.

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