76-Year-Old Arrested for Death Threat Against Judge in Marine Le Pen Case

The arrest follows heightened tensions after Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds and her ongoing appeal against a five-year electoral ban.

Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling €4.1 million in EU funds alongside 23 co-defendants, receiving a sentence of four years in prison, part of which includes probation and electronic monitoring.
The court also imposed an immediate five-year ban on Le Pen from running in elections, jeopardizing her 2027 presidential bid despite her ongoing legal appeal.
A 76-year-old man was detained after posting a death threat against the judge, including an image of a guillotine and derogatory remarks, escalating concerns for judicial safety.
The judge involved in the case has faced multiple threats since the verdict and is now under police protection, reflecting the volatile political climate surrounding the case.
Le Pen has framed the legal actions against her as a 'witch hunt' and compared her situation to civil rights struggles, while her supporters continue to protest the court's decision.