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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy waves as he leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd R) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (Front) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French President 2R and his lawyer Jacqueline Laffont 2L arrive at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy 2D et son avocate Jacqueline Laffont 2G arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l anc PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
French lawyer Herve Temime arrives at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L avocat Herve Temime arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (C) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd R) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (R) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007???s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (R) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (R) arrives at court for his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007???s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy waves as he leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy waves as he leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Lawyers at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (R) arrives with his lawyer Jacqueline Laffont (L) for the opening hearing of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Police forces at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
A woman hold Court drawings of French president Nicolas Sarkozy during his trial at the court room for his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy waves as he leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007???s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007???s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd R) leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French President R and his lawyer Jacqueline Laffont L arrive at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy D et son avocate Jacqueline Laffont G arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Former French President C arrives at his trial for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy C arrive a son proces pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyers Thierry Herzog (L) and Paul-Albert Iweins (R) arrive for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyers Thierry Herzog (L) and Paul-Albert Iweins (R) arrive for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French President C and his lawyer Jacqueline Laffont L arrive at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy C et son avocate Jacqueline Laffont G arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) waves as he leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) waves as he leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (3rd R) waves as he leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 21: Media at the first day of the trial of Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his lawyer Thierry Herzog and the former high-ranking magistrate Gilbert Azibert in the "eavesdropping" affair, at the TGI of Paris, on November 23, 2020. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 21: Media at the first day of the trial of Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his lawyer Thierry Herzog and the former high-ranking magistrate Gilbert Azibert in the "eavesdropping" affair, at the TGI of Paris, on November 23, 2020. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM
Thierry Herzog L arrives at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. Thierry Herzog G arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Lawyers at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris, France, on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM
Trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. Proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Former French President C arrives at his trial for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy C arrive a son proces pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Proccs de l'ancien president Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption et trafic d'influence dans l'affaire des "ecoutes" au tribunal de Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. Trial of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling in the "eavesdropping" case at the Paris court, November 23, 2020.
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Herve Temime, lawyer of his colleague Thierry Herzog arrives for the opening hearing of the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for attempted bribery of a judge, on November 23, 2020 at Paris' courthouse. Prosecutors say Sarkozy promised the judge a plush job in Monaco in exchange for inside information on a separate inquiry into claims he had accepted illicit payments from L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt during his 2007 presidential campaign. Though he is not the first modern French head of state in the dock, Sarkozy is the first to face corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik-Karel Canoy of Paul Bismuth at the court room for the Sarkozy trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the court room during a break of his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
A woman hold Court drawings of French president Nicolas Sarkozy during his trial at the court room for his trial for attempted bribery of a judge, in Paris on November 23, 2020. Sarkozy, 65, a rightwing politician who led France between 2007 and 2012, has repeatedly denied the accusations of corruption and influence peddling for allegedly trying to bribe a judge for information in a case known as the 'bugging affair'. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy and his lawyer, Thierry Herzog, attempted to bribe a senior magistrate, Gilbert Azibert, 74, to hand over secret information from a separate investigation against the former French leader. Sarkozy becomes the first ex-president to stand trial on corruption charges. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
French lawyer Frederik Karel Canoy arrives at the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L avocat FrederiK Karel Canoy arrive au proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Former French President C leaves his trial for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. L ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy C quitte son proces pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
Thierry Herzog leaves the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption in the wiretapping affair, also known as the Paul Bismuth affair , in Paris, on November 23, 2020. The former French president is being tried alongside his lawyer and friend Thierry Herzog and the former high magistrate at the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert. Thierry Herzog quitte le proces de l ancien President Nicolas Sarkozy pour corruption dans l affaire des ecoutes, egalement surnommee l affaire Paul Bismuth , a Paris, le 23 novembre 2020. L ancien president est juge aux cotes de son avocat et ami Thierry Herzog et de l ancien haut magistrat a la Cour de cassation Gilbert Azibert. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAurelienxMorissardx
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 23: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) waves as he leaves the courtroom after his trial on corruption charges including allegedly bribing an appeals court judge in exchange for information in a probe into his 2007?????s race for the presidency in Paris, France on November 23, 2020. In 2013, Sarkozy had been facing an undercover probe by investigators, in part by wiretap, for allegedly accepting millions of dollars from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. Julien Mattia / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM