A defiant Nicolas Sarkozy told a Paris court on Thursday that allegations of illegal Libyan financing of his successful 2007 presidential bid were a "conspiracy" and that not a single cent of Libyan cash would ever be found in his campaign.

France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over allegations he received millions from Libya for his 2007 successful presidential campaign, in the latest — and biggest — of a series of leg

France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial Monday over allegations he received millions from Libya for his 2007 successful presidential campaign, in the latest — and biggest — of a series of legal cases involving him. This comes after his conviction in a corruption case was made definitive by France’s highest court last month.

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy denies allegations that he received 50 million euros to fund his 2007 election campaign from late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial on Monday over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy enters the courtroom as he goes on trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar

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The latest trial for Nicolas Sarkozy kicked off Monday in Paris, roughly a month after his conviction for corruption and influence peddling was upheld. Experts say the case could reinforce the nation's already high level of political distrust.

A trial has opened of France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy and 11 co-defendants over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday, on charges of having received millions of euros in illegal financing from Libya's late strongman Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential bid.

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