Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement

Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement
A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.
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