The European Parliament has lifted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s immunity from prosecution after she tweeted pictures of so-called Islamic State (IS) violence, the BBC reports.
Ms Le Pen is under investigation in France for posting three graphic images of IS killings in 2015, including the beheading of US journalist James Foley.
Her position as an MEP has so far meant she could not be prosecuted.
Ms Le Pen is currently running to be French president.
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