Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared in court today, Monday, facing allegations of receiving illegal funding from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign.
He faces charges of concealing embezzlement of public funds, corruption, and financing his campaign from illegal sources.
The trial, which will last for three months, could significantly impact French citizens’ trust in the political establishment.
Despite Sarkozy’s denial of the accusations and his assertion that his campaign did not receive any Libyan funding, he could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of 375,000 euros if convicted.
