Nicolas Sarkozy Denies Libyan Campaign Financing Allegations in Court

The former French president faces charges of corruption and illegal campaign funding, asserting that no Libyan money was involved in his 2007 presidential campaign.

Nicolas Sarkozy delivered a forceful defense during his trial, rejecting allegations of Libyan financing for his 2007 presidential campaign.
Sarkozy described the accusations as baseless, claiming there is no evidence of Libyan funds in his campaign or personal accounts.
He accused his main accusers, including members of Muammar Gaddafi's regime and intermediary Ziad Takieddine, of being unreliable and motivated by vengeance.
Prosecutors allege that at least €6 million in Libyan funds were funneled through intermediaries, though Sarkozy denies involvement and challenges the credibility of the evidence.
The trial, which will run until April, includes several other defendants accused of facilitating the alleged transfers, with some distancing themselves from the charges.