French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in an appeal trial on charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, France's right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012, has always denied any wrongdoing but last year became modern France's first former president to have gone to jail over the case, before he was released after 20 days pending his appeal trial. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot reports from the courthouse in Paris.
Prosecutors demand 7-year sentence for Sarkozy in Libya financing case
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Mon 13:05 - France 24
Closing arguments in Sarkozy trial: Ex-French pdt appealing verdict in Libya finance case
Tue 10:04 - France 24
Prosecution at Sarkozy's appeal trial in Libyan case hope it won't dilute initial conviction
Wed 07:20 - France 24
Prosecutors to announce sentences for Sarkozy in Libya funding appeal
Wed 13:21 - France 24
Sarkozy appeal trial: Prosecution wrapping case ahead of sentencing request
Wed 14:44 - ANSA Top News
Sarkozy, on appeal the prosecution requests a more severe sentence, 7 years instead of 5
Wed 14:44 - ANSA Mondo
Sarkozy, on appeal the prosecution requests a more severe sentence, 7 years instead of 5
Wed 15:22 - France 24
Prosecutors demand 7-year sentence for Sarkozy in Libya financing case
Wed 15:35 - HLN (BE)
Prosecutor also demands seven years in appeal against Sarkozy in Libya scandal