Verdict Expected In Embezzlement Case Of French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 31: French far-right Leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the courtroom for her embezzlement case on March 31, 2025 in Paris, France. A verdict is expected on Monday in the embezzlement case of Marine Le Pen, French lawmaker and leader of the far-right National Rally party (formerly the National Front) between 2011-2021. Le Pen and 24 co-defendents are accused of misusing three million euros in funds intended for EU parliamentary aides to pay party staff, in what would be considered a violation of EU regulations. If found guilty, Le Pen could be ineligible to run in the next presidential election, scheduled for 2027. (Photo by Tom Nicholson/Getty Images)