Sarkozy escapes charge but financing probe to continue
- Published: 22 Nov 2012 at 18.47
- Online news: World
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has escaped indictment but will continue to be investigated over allegations that his 2007 election campaign was financed with funds secured illegally from the country's richest woman.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (L) leaves the Bordeaux courthouse. Sarkozy on Thursday avoided immediate indictment but will continue to be investigated over allegations that his 2007 election campaign was financed with funds secured illegally from the country's richest woman.
After more than 12 hours of interrogation, a panel of three examining magistrates decided late Thursday to treat Sarkozy as a witness under caution rather than formally charging him.
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