Former French president Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-03-16 21:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Europe, Law & Courts, Elections, Crime & Justice
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Snippet:
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was in court this Monday for the start of his appeal trial in the Libyan campaign financing scandal that already saw him receive a first 5-year-prison sentence last year. The second trial will run until 3 June.
--------------------------------------------------------------------