Nicolas Sarkozy on trial for alleged illegal campaign financing
by Angelique Chrisafis in Paris from World news | The Guardian on (#5J29E)
Former president of France, already convicted of corruption, faces accusation of overspending
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial for the alleged illegal campaign financing of the massive, showman-style political rallies he staged during his failed re-election bid in 2012.
Sarkozy, president for one term from 2007 to 2012, was not present for the opening of the trial in Paris on Thursday but will take the stand next month.
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