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“This decision is not a political decision,” defends the Attorney General on the Court of Cassation, Rémy Heitz

“Justice is not political, this decision is not a political but judicial decision, rendered by three independent, impartial judges”mentioned one of many two highest magistrates in France, Rémy Heitz, in response to criticism in opposition to the conviction, the day earlier than, of Marine Le Pen.

This determination “Has been rendered in accordance with the law, in application of texts voted by national representation”mentioned the lawyer common on the Court of Cassation on RTL, describing as“Inadmissible” THE “Very personalized attacks against magistrates, and threats that can be the subject of criminal proceedings”.

The phrases utilized by Marine Le Pen the day earlier than TF1 are “Totally excessive”. “The decision was made at the end of a trial which has everything of a fair trial, following a contradictory debate which lasted two months, an investigation which lasted years”reacted the Justice of the Peace. “The rule of law has been completely violated” by “A political decision”mentioned Marine Le Pen on Monday night on TF1.

This determination “Has been rendered in accordance with the law, in application of texts voted by national representation”insisted Rémy Heitz. Judges “Applied the law and the penalties provided for by law”.

High Justice of the Peace has certified “Inadmissible” THE “Very personalized attacks against magistrates and the threats which can be the subject of criminal proceedings”saying “Shocked” that the president of the courtroom who made the choice be positioned below safety. The Justice of the Peace advantages from safety, specifically rounds round her residence, after receiving threats, mentioned a supply near the file on the France-Presse company.

“It is totally abnormal that we attack a magistrate”judged Rémy Heitz, calling for “Getting things out of things”to the “Measure, serenity” :: “Let justice do its work independently”.

Regarding the enchantment trial, he mentioned that the query of whether or not he might be held earlier than the presidential election 2027 was from the Paris Court of Appeal. “Technically, this is probably possible, it is to be examined, to be seen according to the judicial calendar”he mentioned, including that the dates can be recognized “Probably fairly quickly”.

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