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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for allegedly accepting illegal Libyan campaign funds in 2007.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison after a Paris court concluded a trial over allegations he accepted illegal campaign funds from Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi during his 2007 presidential bid.
Prosecutors allege a corruption pact involving millions in secret payments, citing a 2012 intelligence memo and testimony from businessman Ziad Takieddine, who later retracted his claims and died in Beirut.
Sarkozy denies all charges, calling the case politically motivated and based on forged evidence, and maintains his innocence in multiple related legal matters.
He has previously been convicted in separate cases involving corruption and illegal campaign financing, leading to a suspended sentence and removal of France’s highest honor.
The verdict, expected Thursday, could make him the first former French president convicted of accepting foreign campaign funds.
If found guilty, he may appeal, which would suspend any sentence.
El ex presidente francés Nicolas Sarkozy podría enfrentar hasta 10 años de prisión por presuntamente aceptar fondos ilegales de campaña libios en 2007.