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Fabrice Leggeri, MEP (Patriots for Europe)

Video. Le Pen 'will prove innocence' despite conviction, Leggeri says

Updated: 08/07/2026 - 9:02 GMT+2

Marine Le Pen ally Fabrice Leggeri claims the National Rally presidential candidate will prove her innocence despite an appeals court upholding her conviction for the misuse of millons in EU funds on Tuesday.

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