Published July 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · Updated July 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
French court clears conservative Le Pen to run for president, keeps ankle monitor
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A French court cleared a conservative presidential candidate to remain on the ballot, but the candidate remains under house arrest with an ankle monitor that could complicate the campaign.
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