Remi Lorrain, also a defense lawyer, added that the verdict is a “surprise only for those who misunderstood.” He said the ruling shows Dupond-Moretti "never wanted to take revenge on anyone.”
Court clears France's justice minister Eric Dupond-Moretti of conflict of interest after trial
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Dupond-Moretti was appointed justice minister by President Emmanuel Macron in 2020 and has said he will remain in office through the trial, which is due to end on Nov. 17.
French justice minister is on trial accused of conflict of interest
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