Sophia Chikirou Acquitted of Fraud but Fined for Theft in Le Média Case

On June 8, 2026, Sophia Chikirou, the LFI deputy, was acquitted of attempting to embezzle funds from the web television channel Le Média but was fined 8,000 euros (half suspended) for the theft of unused checks related to the same case. The prosecution had accused Chikirou of trying to transfer money from Le Média to her consulting firm Mediascop in 2018, although she no longer managed the channel at that time. According to reports, she faced allegations of misappropriating the web TV's funds for personal benefit. Despite the accusations, the court found insufficient evidence to convict her of fraud. However, she was found guilty of stealing checks that were never cashed, resulting in a financial penalty. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of fund management practices linked to her previous role with Le Média and her consulting activities. Chikirou defended her actions in court earlier in May, asserting her innocence regarding the fraud claims. The verdict offers a mixed outcome: acquittal on the serious charge of attempted fraud but conviction on the lesser charge of theft with an imposed fine. This decision shapes the evolving legal and political scrutiny around Chikirou's activities in connection to Le Média and Mediascop.