US Threatens to Sanction French Judges Over Le Pen Case

The top judge at the Paris judicial court has publicly condemned alleged U.S. interference in France's legal system. President of the court Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban called the threat "unacceptable." His statement comes after German media reported a potential move by the United States. According to the reports, the U.S. is considering sanctions against the French judges who convicted politician Marine Le Pen. Le Pen, a far-right leader, was found guilty by a French court in a prior case. The details of the potential U.S. sanctions were not specified. Such an action would represent a direct challenge to the independence of the French judiciary. Judge Ghaleh-Marzban's strong public rebuke highlights the serious diplomatic and legal tensions this possibility has created.