Sarkozy distances himself from trial.
Nicolas Sarkozy is moving away from a legal case. He says he didn't know about other people's actions. He wants to make their defense look bad.
The case involves accusations of Libyan money being used to help Nicolas Sarkozy win the 2007 French presidential election. Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux are also involved in the legal case. Sarkozy claims he was not informed about their actions. He is trying to weaken their defense. This move aims to discredit the entire case.
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Highlights
Sarkozy Denies Campaign Funding
Nicolas Sarkozy says he didn't know about Libyan money in his 2007 campaign.
Distance from Defense
Sarkozy is separating himself from Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux.
Aim to Discredit Defense
He wants to make the other defendants' defense look bad.
Unaware of Movements
Sarkozy claims he was not aware of the other defendants' actions.
Legal Case Details
The case is about funding from Libya during his 2007 campaign.