LFI MP Sébastien Delogu to be tried Tuesday in Marseille for receiving stolen goods and risks being barred from holding office

Sébastien Delogu, a member of parliament for the Bouches-du-Rhône region representing the La France Insoumise party, appeared before the Marseille criminal court on Tuesday. He is being prosecuted for receiving stolen goods and violating the confidentiality of correspondence. The charges relate to the possession and subsequent public dissemination of private documents belonging to a businessman. These documents, stolen from their rightful owner, were allegedly disclosed by the parliamentarian in circumstances that remain to be determined during the hearing.

Up to five years in prison requested

The potential penalties are particularly severe. The MP faces up to five years in prison and a €750.000 fine. He could also be barred from holding public office, which would end his term in the National Assembly. This threat now hangs over the political career of Sébastien Delogu, a well-known figure in the La France Insoumise party in the Marseille region.

The case comes amid already tense circumstances surrounding several members of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party, who regularly face legal troubles. The verdict, expected in the coming weeks, will determine whether the parliamentarian will be able to keep his seat or whether he will be convicted for disclosing confidential information. The defense will have to demonstrate the absence of criminal intent or contest the validity of the accusations.