Nicolas Sarkozy on Trial for Illegal Campaign Financing from Libya

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris for allegedly receiving illegal financing from the Libyan government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi during his 2007 campaign. This is one of the most serious legal threats he has faced since leaving office.

Trial of Nicolas Sarkozy over Alleged Illegal Financing by Gadhafi Government

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The trial is scheduled to run until April 10 with a verdict expected at a later date.