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Sarkozy Faces Retrial Over Gaddafi's Alleged Campaign Funding

3/17/2026

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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, appeared at the Paris Court of Appeal for a retrial on allegations of illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
The prosecution contends Sarkozy struck a deal with Gaddafi for campaign financing in exchange for diplomatic support.
He denies wrongdoing.
He received five years in prison for criminal conspiracy and was released pending appeal.
The case also involves 10 others who face retrials.

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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, appeared at the Paris Court of Appeal for a retrial on allegations of illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
The prosecution contends Sarkozy struck a deal with Gaddafi for campaign financing in exchange for diplomatic support.
He denies wrongdoing.
He received five years in prison for criminal conspiracy and was released pending appeal.
The case also involves 10 others who face retrials.