It was a shocking drama on Monday with video(see attached) and podcast showing former well-known president of France, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy facing trial over allegations of corruption in Paris on Monday.
In what appears to be a historic and landmark trial, former president Sarkozy becomes the very first ex- France head of government to be docked in such an open and shameful manner.
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Reports from media in France indicate that the ex-president could be sentenced to various jail term if found guilty.
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VIDEO: 🇫🇷 France's former president Nicolas #Sarkozy went on trial in Paris on Monday charges of corruption, becoming the first French ex-head of state to stand as an accused in the dock and risking a humiliating end to a career tainted by legal woes pic.twitter.com/rmiMLiqqku
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 23, 2020
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