French leader to face trial for comparing Muslim street prayers to Nazi occupation

Le Pen made the comparison in December 2010 while campaigning for the presidency of her party

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Marine Le Pen has led the French far-right National Front party since 2011. PHOTO: AFP
LYON: Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Front, has been ordered to stand trial in October on charges of inciting racial hatred after comparing Muslim street prayers to the Nazi occupation, legal sources said Tuesday.

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Le Pen made the comparison in December 2010 while campaigning for the presidency of her party, and a judicial enquiry was opened into the matter in 2012.

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In July 2013, the European Parliament had removed immunity of the French far right politician, opening way for her prosecution for comparing Muslim immigration to the Nazi occupation of France.

A public trial in France would be a setback for the National Front (FN), a far-right party headed by Le Pen.
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COMMENTS (2)

ajeet | 9 years ago | Reply Someone is speaking the truth now
Parvez | 9 years ago | Reply Considering that its France it could also work in her favour......as far as elections are considered.
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