Two years ago, during a regional council meeting, amidst a heated exchange, Christian Estrosi had accused Philippe Vardon of “performing Nazi salutes”.
This was in reference to a far-right concert, in which the identitarian activist participated in the past, during which this type of gesture had been filmed.
The RN representative on Tuesday obtained the conviction of the LR mayor in a criminal court. Found guilty of defamation, the former regional council president will have to pay 4,000 euros in damages and legal costs.
