All news on the topic: Nicolas Sarkozy

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“The Madoff of manuscripts”: Gérard Lhéritier built a €975m Ponzi empire on rare books and lost masterpieces
It was Gerard Lheritier’s most amazing coup. The manuscript of Les 120 Journées de Sodome, the Marquis de Sade’s novel of sexual depravity and violence, had long been considered lost to French cultural heritage.
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Sarkozy accused of Libya deal to scrap terror warrant in exchange for election cash
A Paris court was informed on Tuesday that former president Nicolas Sarkozy, contrary to his repeated denials, was involved in efforts to overturn an international warrant for the arrest of Libyan military intelligence chief Abdullah Senussi.
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Sarkozy’s $117,000 fine and 5-year ban sparks outrage as Libya victims cry for stolen millions
As former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeals his historic conviction in the 2007 Libyan campaign financing scandal, anti-corruption advocates are highlighting the devastating human cost behind the crime.
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Ahead of his appeal, Sarkozy releases a book detailing his experience in La Santé prison
Nicolas Sarkozy is set to publish a book next month titled A Prisoner’s Diary, detailing his 20 days in jail.
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Former French president exits prison after 20 days, appeals criminal conspiracy conviction
Nicolas Sarkozy has stated he wants to "prove his innocence" after being released from prison while he appeals his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to a scheme to obtain election campaign funds from Libya.
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Sarkozy’s jailing exposes deep cracks in France’s political class
It could have been more dramatic episodes of “Engrenages” (Spiral), the heady hit French TV drama about power, corruption, and high politics among the Vuitton-clad Elysee classes.
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered a prison in Paris on Tuesday on the first day of a five-year sentence, marking the first time a former leader of modern France has spent time behind bars.
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been handed a five-year jail sentence.
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Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial over allegations of receiving illegal funds from Gaddafi
Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign.
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France’s highest court upholds sentencing of ex-president in corruption case
Sarkozy, 69, faces a one-year prison sentence but is likely to request home detention with an electronic bracelet.
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Deals that helped tycoon Steinmetz combat bribery fallout
Beny Steinmetz’s company obtained iron ore deposits worth billions thanks to bribes paid to the wife of a West African president.
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Macron charms Brazil’s Lula with submarines
Brazil is building a submarine fleet with France’s help.
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Celebrities sign public letter defending Gerard Depardieu after assault claims
French A-list supporters of Hollywood star Gerard Depardieu have come under fire for defending him after signing an open letter over claims of sexual assault on 14 women