François Fillon's Third Trial to Reevaluate Sentencing in Public Funds Case

The Paris Court of Appeal will reassess the prison sentence, fine, and ineligibility penalties for the former Prime Minister starting Monday.

François Fillon, convicted of diverting public funds, faces a third trial to reassess his sentencing as ordered by the Court of Cassation.
The former Prime Minister was previously sentenced in 2022 to four years in prison, including one year firm, a €375,000 fine, and 10 years of ineligibility.
The Court of Cassation found the justification for the prison term insufficient and called for reevaluation of the penalties.
Penelope Fillon's two-year suspended sentence, €375,000 fine, and two-year ineligibility, as well as Marc Joulaud's three-year suspended sentence, were upheld.
The trial will also review the damages owed to the National Assembly, with Fillon recently proposing a €700,000 reimbursement plan.