There are strict rules in democratic political campaigning that this sort of party always tries to bend ( We've had the same problem in France for 20 years now with the Front National - Le Pen's party), and then publically act like victims when they are trialed and/or sentenced (which they are in France 120 times more than any other political organisation).
Their aim is to make people lose any confidence in political life, and become a party to vote for to protest rather than a party in which ideas everyone believes. Very efficient in troubles times like these.
Now in this particular case, I haven't seen the cut scenes and all but I'd be ready to bet they were breaking some rules and were the ones threatening Democracy.

Ponrauil