What to know about the electronic monitor a French court says Marine Le Pen must wear
Summary
A French court found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and sentenced her to one year of house arrest with an electronic monitor. This sentence allows her to run for president, although the monitor will limit her movements during the sentence period.Key Facts
- Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement by a Paris appeals court.
- She was fined 100,000 euros ($114,000).
- Her ban on holding elected office was reduced from five years to 45 months, mostly suspended.
- Her prison sentence was cut from four years to three, with two years suspended.
- She must serve one year under house arrest wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
- Electronic monitoring in France is used to reduce prison overcrowding.
- The monitor restricts leaving home except during hours approved by a judge.
- The exact details of the monitoring, such as the residence and allowed hours, will be decided soon.
- Sentence reductions of up to six months per year are possible if she follows all restrictions.
- France's next presidential election begins April 18, with a runoff on May 2.
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