In France, the head of the IMF was convicted - she faced two years, but was released from serving her sentence
A Paris court found the head of the International Monetary Fund and former French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence leading to damage to the French budget.
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This was reported by the Reuters agency.
At the same time, the board released Lagarde from punishment.
The defendant was not present at the verdict because she was on a work trip to Washington.
Lagarde's lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision.
The head of the IMF was accused of neglecting her duties as finance minister in connection with a multimillion-dollar compensation that was paid to businessman Bernard Tapie.
She faced up to two years in prison and a fine of €15 thousand. The defendant denied her guilt.
The head of the IMF was convicted in France – she faced two years in prison, but was released from serving her sentence.