France: Sarkozy Convicted in Campaign Financing Trial
Paris, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illicit funding from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Paris court, however, acquitted Sarkozy of bribery and directly receiving illegal funds. Sentencing is scheduled to be announced later on Thursday. This marks…
Paris, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illicit funding from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
The Paris court, however, acquitted Sarkozy of bribery and directly receiving illegal funds. Sentencing is scheduled to be announced later on Thursday.
This marks another legal setback for the former president, who has faced multiple investigations since leaving office. Sarkozy has consistently denied wrongdoing and is expected to appeal the ruling.
