Sarkozy Acquitted of Campaign Finance Charges, Guilty of Conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, was found not guilty of illegal campaign financing from Libya but guilty of criminal conspiracy. Though acquitted of corruption charges, he faced a Paris court's judgment. Despite legal issues, Sarkozy remains a key political figure and recently engaged with prominent political parties.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been acquitted of charges related to receiving illegal campaign financing from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. However, a Paris court found him guilty of criminal conspiracy in the same case.
Sarkozy, who has consistently denied the allegations, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, during his tenure as France's interior minister. The deal allegedly involved obtaining campaign funds in return for France's diplomatic support of Libya.
Though found guilty, Sarkozy continues to wield influence within French politics, meeting recently with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and endorsing the National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, as part of the "republican arc." His legal challenges persist, despite previous accusations and the loss of his Legion of Honour.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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