Judge Bénédicte de Perthuis has been placed under police protection after facing a wave of online abuse following her conviction of Marine Le Pen for embezzling EU funds. Le Pen, who was sentenced to four years with two years suspended and electronic monitoring, claims the ruling is politically motivated. The judge emphasized the importance of equality under the law and insisted that her judicial role was to treat Le Pen's case like any other. The situation has escalated, prompting investigations into threats made against de Perthuis.
Bénédicte de Perthuis, the judge who sentenced Marine Le Pen, now requires police protection due to death threats received after the conviction was announced.
Judge de Perthuis stated, 'Equality before the law is a pillar of democracy. Elected officials enjoy no impunity,' defending her impartial decision during Le Pen's trial.
Le Pen insisted, 'I'm told it's a judicial decision, but no, it's a political one,' showcasing her defiance against the court's ruling.
The conviction of Le Pen involved embezzling EU funds and led to her being barred from running in the 2027 presidential election.
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