In a highly anticipated verdict, a Paris appeals court has found far-right French politician Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds. The ruling, which has significant implications for Le Pen's future in politics, stems from her use of parliamentary assistants to work on her 2017 presidential campaign. Although Le Pen was found guilty, the court surprisingly reduced the ban on her holding public office, which had been a major point of contention. The decision is seen as a victory for Le Pen, who can now continue to pursue her political ambitions despite the guilty verdict.
Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
