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Marie DHUMIERES

French Justice Minister Acquitted In Conflict Of Interest Case

Eric Dupond-Moretti after his acquittal (Credit: AFP)

A French court on Wednesday acquitted France's justice minister in a conflict of interest trial that has been an embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government.

Eric Dupond-Moretti, a pugnacious former star defence lawyer, had in 2021 been charged with misusing his position to settle scores with judges who investigated him during his legal career.

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