
Appeal Trial over Libyan Funding Deals a Blow to Former President Sarkozy
There is little doubt that Sarkozy benefited from a system of corruption, with dramatic international consequences.

There is little doubt that Sarkozy benefited from a system of corruption, with dramatic international consequences.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s longtime adviser confirmed the killing, calling it an execution by unidentified armed men.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy spoke in a video call from his cell, describing prison as “gruelling” while acknowledging staff efforts to make it bearable.

The former French president was convicted of using Libyan funds—but cleared of corruption and embezzlement.

The former president is on trial accused of allowing Libya to fund his 2007 presidential campaign.