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Sarkozy's Appeal Trial Begins Over Gaddafi Campaign Funding

3/16/2026

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Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal trial began today in Paris, challenging a five-year sentence for conspiracy over illegal campaign funding from Libya's Gaddafi regime.
Sarkozy denies wrongdoing.
He faces retrial on four counts after appealing his conviction and the state prosecutor's appeal against acquittals.
Ten others are also set for retrial in connection with the case.

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Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal trial began today in Paris, challenging a five-year sentence for conspiracy over illegal campaign funding from Libya's Gaddafi regime.
Sarkozy denies wrongdoing.
He faces retrial on four counts after appealing his conviction and the state prosecutor's appeal against acquittals.
Ten others are also set for retrial in connection with the case.