Monday, December 19, 2011
Luke Brown, France 24
Submitted by: Kevin J. Ziruolo
Luke Brown, France 24
Submitted by: Kevin J. Ziruolo
Former French President Jacques Chirac Found Guilty Of Corruption
Jacques Chirac is the first French President to be convicted of criminal wrongdoing since the end of World War Two.
[France 24] Former French president Jacques Chirac was found guilty on Thursday of embezzling funds and violating public trust for hiring members of his political party for non-existent civil jobs while he was mayor of Paris. Chirac says he will not appeal.
Chirac was given a two year sentence which was immediately suspended. The only concern was whether or not his reputation would be tarnished.
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