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French Appeals Court Upholds Marine Le Pen’s Conviction, Orders Ankle Tag

Marine Le Pen must wear an ankle tag following a French appeals court ruling that upheld her conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.

Jul 7, 2026, 7:18 PM Al Jazeera

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A French appeals court has upheld the conviction of Marine Le Pen for the misuse of European Parliament funds. Following the ruling, Le Pen is required to wear an ankle tag as part of the court's decision. The case centers on allegations related to the improper use of funds allocated by the European Parliament.

The ruling was delivered on July 7, 2026, and confirms the earlier conviction against the French political figure. This development marks a significant legal moment for Le Pen amid ongoing scrutiny of her financial conduct.

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