Éric Dupond-Moretti
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Éric Dupond-Moretti (born 20 April 1961) is a French-Italian lawyer and politician who was appointed Minister of Justice in 2020 by President Emmanuel Macron. As a criminal defence lawyer, he is renowned for his number of acquittals which earned him the nickname "Acquitator",[1] some of the controversial figures he defended, as well as his outspoken personality.[2]
Quick Facts Minister of Justice, Prime Minister ...
Éric Dupond-Moretti | |
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Minister of Justice | |
Assumed office 6 July 2020 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Nicole Belloubet |
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Born | Éric Dupond (1961-04-20) 20 April 1961 (age 63) Maubeuge, France |
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Hélène Dupond-Moretti
(m. 1991; div. 2016) |
Domestic partner | Isabelle Boulay (2016–present) |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Criminal defence lawyer |
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On 6 July 2020, Dupond-Moretti took office as Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals in the government of Prime Minister Jean Castex.[3] His appointment came as a surprise to many political commentators.[4]