PARIS (Reuters) - 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.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy strongly condemned a “conspiracy” he claimed was orchestrated by “liars and crooks ” during a Paris trial on Thursday regarding the supposed illegal funding of his 2007 presidential campaign by the Libyan regime under former leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on Thursday at a Paris trial over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the Libyan government led by former leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Muammar Gaddafi’s son has told FRANCE 24’s sister radio RFI that he was personally involved in giving former French president Nicolas Sarkozy suitcases of cash ahead of his victorious 2007 presidential run.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, on trial charged with accepting ... "You will never ever find a single euro, a single Libyan cent in my campaign" funds, Sarkozy told the Paris court. "I have always assumed my responsibilities and I intend to ...

Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth place: Paris, France Birth name: Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa Father: Pal Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Mother: Andrée (Mallah) Sarkozy de Nagy Bocsa Marriages: Carla Bruni (2008-present);

PARIS (AP) — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on Thursday at a Paris trial over the alleged illegal ...

France's Sarkozy Slams Libyan Campaign Financing Case as 'A Conspiracy' By Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) - A defiant Nicolas Sarkozy told a Paris court on Thursday that allegations of illegal ...

Every day at the Paris court trying ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged corruption with Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, the journalists who helped uncover the extraordinary allegations are following proceedings.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at the courthouse for his trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi,

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