Overview

• Marine Le Pen was convicted on March 31, 2025, by the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris, resulting in a five-year ineligibility for public office.
• Judge Bénédicte de Perthuis, who presided over the case, has faced numerous threats, including calls to disclose her residence.
• On April 8, 2025, a 76-year-old man was arrested in La Garenne-Colombes for posting a photo of a guillotine and a threatening message directed at the judge on social media.
• Authorities have increased security around Judge de Perthuis’s home in response to the threats, emphasizing the need to protect judicial independence.
• Political reactions remain polarized, with Marine Le Pen criticizing the judiciary as politically biased, while President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed support for judicial independence and the safety of magistrates.