French website publishes evidence for antisemitism claims against far-right leader
A French investigative journalism website said it had been able to authenticate antisemitic messages from 2013 attributed to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s de facto deputy.
French investigative outlet Mediapart published screenshots of antisemitic messages that Jordan Bardella, a far-right politician, allegedly sent on Facebook's Messenger chat platform in 2013. According to Mediapart, the messages include claims that Jews have to dominate other peoples.
Bardella denied writing the messages and said he would sue for defamation and forgery.
The allegations come seven months before France's presidential election, with Marine Le Pen reportedly leading opinion polls, according to France 24.
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