François Fillon goes on trial for embezzlement of public funds
by Kim Willsher from on (#4ZRE4)
Former French presidential candidate faces accusations of misusing over a1m to employ wife in allegedly non-existent role
Former French presidential hopeful Franiois Fillon will stand trial for embezzlement in the aftermath of a "fake" jobs scandal that destroyed his political career.
Fillon, 65, who was on track to lead France in 2017, will appear in court with his Welsh-born wife, Penelope.
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