French ex-president Sarkozy convicted for criminal conspiracy in Libyan campaign financing trial
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy for allegedly accepting illegal campaign funds from the late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi during his 2007 presidential campaign. While he was acquitted of a separate corruption charge, the court found that he permitted aides to seek financial support for his campaign. This conviction is significant as it highlights ongoing concerns about political corruption in France and could lead to a substantial prison sentence, with prosecutors recommending seven years.
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