France's former President Sarkozy standing trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's Gadhafi
Voice of America
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives as he goes on trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, Jan. 6, 2025 in Paris. FILE - French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, greets Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 10, 2007 in Paris. Thierry Gaubert, left, a former close adviser to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at the courtroom as Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, Jan. 6, 2025 in Paris.
A trial of France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy and 11 co-defendants started Monday over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
