Nicolas Sarkozy's Appeal Trial Continues Over Libya Campaign Funding Claims
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared in court for the second day of his appeal hearing, challenging his conspiracy conviction related to claims that Libya helped fund his 2007 presidential campaign.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Low (19/100)Sources
Sarkozy due back in court on second day of appeals trial
French former President Nicolas Sarkozy was due in court for a second day Wednesday for an appeal hearing over his conspiracy conviction last year over claims Libya helped fund his 2007 presidential campaign. On Tuesday Sarkozy told a three-judge panel that he was innocent of the charges and that “I owe the truth to the French people".
By FRANCE24
Read full article →Former French president Sarkozy claims innocence at Libya funding appeals trial
France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has told an appeal court "I am innocent" – rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.
By RFI
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
Related Stories
Zaanstad Attempts to Dismantle Criminal Window Cleaning Empire
just now
Philippine House welcomes Supreme Court's non-issuance of TRO in Sara Duterte impeachment case
just now
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Asks Supreme Court to Halt Impeachment Proceedings
just now
Philippine Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Ex-DBM Execs in Pharmally Scam
just now