Lawyer Describes Former Interior Minister's Resentment Toward Sarkozy at Appeal Hearing
A lawyer told the Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday that former interior minister Claude Guéant harbors resentment toward Nicolas Sarkozy. The statement came during proceedings linked to alleged Libyan funding of Sarkozy's 2007 campaign.
Le MondeA lawyer told the Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday that former interior minister Claude Guéant harbors resentment toward Nicolas Sarkozy. Lawyer Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi made the statement while representing Guéant, who previously served as a close aide to Sarkozy.
The remarks occurred in an appeal connected to claims that Libya provided funding for Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign. Guéant held senior government positions during Sarkozy's presidency, including interior minister from 2011 to 2012. The Paris Court of Appeal is reviewing aspects of the case that originally involved multiple defendants and allegations of foreign campaign financing.
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