Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Charged with Witness Tampering in Sarkozy Campaign Finance Case
Former French first lady faces preliminary charges for allegedly pressuring a witness in her husband's illegal campaign financing investigation.
- Bruni-Sarkozy placed under judicial supervision, banned from contacting involved parties except her husband.
- Charges include witness tampering and attempting to deceive magistrates investigating Nicolas Sarkozy.
- Nicolas Sarkozy accused of receiving millions in illegal payments from Libyan President Gaddafi for 2007 campaign.
- Sarkozy convicted in two other cases, including illegal campaign financing and corruption.
- Sarkozy's legal battles continue with an appeal pending for a previous conviction.