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France Detains Man After Death Threat To Judge In Le Pen Case

A bombshell judgement last week could crush Marine Le Pen's dream of winning the French presidency in 2027 (Credit: AFP)

French authorities on Tuesday detained a 76-year-old man over a death threat against the judge who presided over the panel that sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to an election ban, prosecutors said.

The bombshell judgement, which could crush the 56-year-old's dream of winning the French presidency in 2027, stunned France's political establishment and infuriated many in her National Rally (RN) party.

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