Former Sarkozy aide blasts ex-president's 'cruelty' at alleged Libyan funding trial
The trial concerning alleged Libyan funding of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign has seen sharp criticism from the lawyer of his former aide. Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi accused Sarkozy of cruelty and cynicism, particularly in light of his former chief of staff Claude Guéant's absence due to illness. The lawyer emphasized that Guéant had always followed Sarkozy's instructions, suggesting that the former president was using the situation to deflect blame.
- ▪Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi criticized Nicolas Sarkozy for his treatment of Claude Guéant during the trial.
- ▪Guéant, who is gravely ill, was unable to attend the hearing but sent written statements to the court.
- ▪The lawyer claimed Sarkozy took advantage of Guéant's absence to make accusations against him.
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France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at courthouse in Paris on May 26, 2026. SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP The lawyer of a former close aide delivered a scathing attack on Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday, May 26, the eve of the final day of the appeal trial over the alleged Libyan funding of Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign. Philippe Bouchez El Ghozi, who is defending Sarkozy's former chief of staff Claude Guéant, carefully delivered a series of barbed remarks that the former president may find hard to shake off.
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