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Sarkozy and Wife Face Indictments in Witness Tampering Case

12/18/2025

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French prosecutors seek indictments against Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Sarkozy's wife, and nine others for alleged witness tampering.
Ziad Takieddine claimed he delivered €5 million to Sarkozy in 2006–2007, from Muammar Gaddafi; he retracted and died.
Sarkozy faces criminal conspiracy to commit fraud and concealment of witness tampering; Bruni-Sarkozy faces conspiracy to commit fraud.
Sarkozy was sentenced to five years and released after 20 days pending appeal.

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French prosecutors seek indictments against Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Sarkozy's wife, and nine others for alleged witness tampering.
Ziad Takieddine claimed he delivered €5 million to Sarkozy in 2006–2007, from Muammar Gaddafi; he retracted and died.
Sarkozy faces criminal conspiracy to commit fraud and concealment of witness tampering; Bruni-Sarkozy faces conspiracy to commit fraud.
Sarkozy was sentenced to five years and released after 20 days pending appeal.