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Sarkozy Denies Conspiracy Charges Over Alleged Libyan Campaign Funding

4/8/2026

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Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, denies conspiracy charges in a Paris appeal over alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign.
He contends no Libyan funds were used and the accusations are politically motivated.
The appeal began last month and will review evidence involving Sarkozy and nine co-defendants.
Prosecutors allege he promised to lift an arrest warrant for Gadhafi's intelligence chief in exchange for campaign financing.

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Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, denies conspiracy charges in a Paris appeal over alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign.
He contends no Libyan funds were used and the accusations are politically motivated.
The appeal began last month and will review evidence involving Sarkozy and nine co-defendants.
Prosecutors allege he promised to lift an arrest warrant for Gadhafi's intelligence chief in exchange for campaign financing.