France s Sarkozy back in court, this time for illegal campaign financing
By Tangi Salaün
Reuters
PARIS (Reuters) - Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Wednesday accused of financing his failed 2012 re-election campaign illegally, less than three weeks after being convicted of corruption and influence-peddling.
Prosecutors allege that Sarkozy s party, then known as the UMP, splurged nearly double the 22.5 million euros ($27 million) permitted under electoral law on extravagant campaign rallies, and then used a friendly public relations agency to hide the cost.
In their indictment, the prosecutors acknowledge that their investigation had failed to prove Sarkozy either organised or was involved in the scheme, but argue that he benefited from it and must have been aware of it.
Affaire Bygmalion : l article à lire pour comprendre le procès du financement de la campagne de Nicolas Sarkozy en 2012
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