Is there a righteous person sitting in the chair of the French Minister of Justice – or is it just an avenger who has used his office to discipline unpleasant prosecutors and examining magistrates? Eric Dupond-Moretti, whom President Emmanuel Macron appointed Minister of Justice to the surprise of the entire political establishment a year ago, is accused by his own people of abusing his office. Barely in the ministerial chair, Dupond-Moretti used his power to take action against hated investigators. A so far unique case in the judicial history of the country.
The lawyer, known by everyone as “EDM”, who, as one of the most successful criminal defense lawyers in the country, won so many acquittals for his clients as no other in his profession, is a celebrity in France. As everyone knows, he is not only close to President Macron personally, but also to former head of state Nicolas Sarkozy. That Macr …
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