Nicolas Sarkozy Faces Trial for Campaign Financing

Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of France, is currently on trial for allegedly receiving illegal campaign financing from Libya for his 2007 presidential campaign. He faces serious charges including passive corruption, illegal campaign financing, embezzlement, and criminal association, with a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison. This trial follows a definitive corruption conviction last month, where he was sentenced to one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet, marking the first time a former French leader has received such a punishment. Key evidence involves claims from businessman Ziad Takieddine, who alleged he delivered millions in cash from Libya to Sarkozy's camp, although his credibility has fluctuated over time. Despite these legal challenges, Sarkozy remains defiant, asserting his innocence and planning to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. The trial, involving 12 co-defendants, is set to run until April 10, 2024.