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Sarkozy Dodges Jail in Libya Funding Scandal
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Prosecutors in France drop sentencing requests for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya funding scandal, alleging illegal cash from Gaddafi to fund his 2007 election win. Sarkozy, who served three weeks in prison last year, denies the charges, calling them political. The appeal trial concludes in June, with a verdict in November. A guilty verdict could mean up to ten years in prison for the 71-year-old. If convicted, Sarkozy can appeal to Frances top court, keeping this high-profile case in the spotlight.
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