Nicolas Sarkozy on Trial for Campaign Financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving illegal funding from Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stating, 'You will never find one Libyan euro, one Libyan cent in my campaign,' and condemned the accusations as a 'plot' by 'liars and crooks.' He faces serious charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing, which could result in a 10-year prison sentence if convicted. The trial, expected to last until April 10, also involves twelve other suspects, including Sarkozy's former aides. Despite his legal troubles, Sarkozy remains a significant political figure in France, frequently meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. This trial follows a string of legal issues for Sarkozy, including a recent one-year prison sentence for influence peddling.