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Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years in Libya Campaign Financing Case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy related to seeking campaign funds from Libyan dictator Gaddafi, making him the first modern French president to serve time for such charges.

via The Washington Post|

#corruption #french-politics #gaddafi-funds

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Nicolas Sarkozy Convicted of Conspiracy in Libyan Campaign Funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi's regime to finance his 2007 election campaign, while other charges were dismissed; he denies the allegations, which are part of ongoing legal investigations following his presidency.

via BBC|

#corruption #criminal-conspiracy #french-politics