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French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy

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French prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for former President Nicolas Sarkozy. This request comes during an appeal trial concerning allegations that Sarkozy sought illicit financing from Libya for his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy, who served as France's leader from 2007 to 2012, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, having previously been jailed for 20 days in relation to the case before his appeal. AI

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French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy

    French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in an appeal trial on charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, France’s right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012, has always denied any wrongdoing…

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