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Sarkozy Convicted of Conspiracy; Plans to Appeal Verdict

9/25/2025

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Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over 2007 Libyan campaign funding; he was acquitted of corruption and financing.
Sarkozy plans to appeal the verdict.
Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux were convicted of conspiracy and plan to appeal.
Ziad Takieddine died before the verdict, raising questions about his retraction of statements; Sarkozy and others face investigations for pressuring him.

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Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over 2007 Libyan campaign funding; he was acquitted of corruption and financing.
Sarkozy plans to appeal the verdict.
Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux were convicted of conspiracy and plan to appeal.
Ziad Takieddine died before the verdict, raising questions about his retraction of statements; Sarkozy and others face investigations for pressuring him.