
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces preliminary charges in Libya campaign financing scandal
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Investigative judges filed preliminary charges against ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy Friday in connection with an alleged attempt to manipulate magistrates.
Sarkozy has denied any involvement. His lawyers said in a statement Friday that the ex-president is "determined to assert his rights, establish the truth and defend his honor."
Under French law, preliminary charges mean there is reason to suspect a crime has been committed, but it allows magistrates more time to investigate before deciding whether to send the case to trial.
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