The Party of White Collar Crime: A French Scandal Exposes Deeper Issues The conviction of Marie Le Pen, leader of France's far right National Rally party, has sent shockwaves through the country's politics.
On February 3rd, she was found guilty of diverting European Parliament funds to pay for her 2017 election campaign.
This verdict is significant not only because it reflects on Le Pen's own future but also on a broader issue with corruption and cronyism in French politics.