French Political Leader Can Run Again, But Corruption Conviction Stands

Marine Le Pen, a major French political figure, was convicted of embezzlement—illegally taking public money. A court on July 7 upheld the conviction but cut her ban from running for office from five years to 15 months, already completed. She'll serve one year at home under watch. She can now run in 2027, though the corruption conviction remains a stain on her record.