The trial, which started in January, ends Tuesday with Sarkozy’s lawyers' closing arguments. The verdict is expected in September. French prosecutors requested a seven-year prison sentence for ...

Sarkozy, who was president from 2007 to 2012, has denied all wrongdoing. The trial, which started in January, is to continue until April 8, with Sarkozy's lawyers to plead on the last day.

The former French president is charged with having allegedly made a deal with Muammar Gaddafi to fund his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign. Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy ...

PARIS — The monthslong trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s surprising back ...

PARIS — (AP) — The monthslong trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s surprising ...