
French Former PM Fillon’s Final Appeal Fails in ‘PenelopeGate’ Case
The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

According to opposition party CHP’s vice pesident, Murat Bakn, several senior officials were among those detained.