Le Pen Vows to Run Despite Upheld Graft Conviction Marine Le Pen's decision to run for the presidency despite a graft conviction and ankle tag is a symptom of France's entrenched polarization.
Her appeal to the Court of Cassation has raised alarm bells about the country's judicial system and its ability to uphold the rule of law.
The National Rally party, led by Le Pen, has been accused of perpetuating a culture of corruption. Le Pen herself was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, a conviction upheld by an appeals court.