A French tribunal reduced the sentence handed to Marine Le Pen, potentially clearing the way for her to run as a presidential candidate — albeit under the condition of wearing an electronic bracelet. The ruling, reported by El País, marks a dramatic turn for Le Pen and her political ally Jordan Bardella, who were photographed together in Lievin in northern France just days before the decision. The case has major implications for French politics, where Le Pen’s Rassemblement National remains a dominant force. The reduced sentence could allow her to maintain her eligibility for elected office, a question that has loomed over French politics for months.
Walter Murrow
July 7, 2026
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