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Marine Le Pen to Run for French Presidency Despite Conviction, Appeals to Top Court
The National Rally leader was found guilty of embezzling EU funds but remains eligible to run for president while appealing her sentence.
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The National Rally leader was found guilty of embezzling EU funds but remains eligible to run for president while appealing her sentence.
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