The leader of France’s National Front, Marine Le Pen has announced plans to sue philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy for libel. Le Pen’s move comes after an article posted on the website La Règle du Jeu, where Levy links the controversial politician to the 2 June assault on three young Jews in Villeurbanne. In the article, Levy writes about increased anti-semitism in France, and ties allegations that Le Pen routinely made fun of Jewish-sounding names in meetings to the assault. Le Pen’s camp has denied the allegations.
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French politician Marine Le Pen sues writer for libel
The leader of France’s National Front, Marine Le Pen has announced plans to sue philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy for libel. Le Pen’s move comes after an article posted on the website La Règle du Jeu, where Levy links the controversial politician to the 2 June assault on three young Jews in Villeurbanne. In the article, Levy […]
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