LFI's Chikirou Acquitted of Fraud but Convicted for Theft in 'Le Média' Trial

Sophia Chikirou, a senior La France Insoumise (LFI) politician and former campaign director for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, was acquitted of fraud (tentative d'escroquerie) but convicted and fined for theft of checks belonging to the left-wing outlet 'Le Média', which she co-founded. The mixed verdict in the politically charged trial drew significant attention given Chikirou's prominent role in the French left and her ties to the LFI media ecosystem.