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Sarkozy corruption trial: Former French President back in court in landmark case

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial Monday on charges of corruption and influence peddling in a phone-tapping scandal, a first for the 65-year-old politician who has faced several other judicial investigations since leaving office in 2012. FRANCE 24's Charli James reports.

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