Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The trial, which began on Monday, is set to continue until April 10, with a verdict expected at a later date.
Sarkozy, 69, is charged with passive corruption, illegal campaign financing, concealment of embezzlement of public funds, and criminal association, offenses that could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
