French court approves use of Sarkozy wiretaps in corruption case

A French court ruled on the 7 May 2015 that wire-tapped conversations between ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy and his lawyer can be used as evidence in an ongoing corruption investigation.

The decision was seen as a blow for the centre-right leader, who was likely to bid again for the presidency in 2017.

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ESO: Background information: Sarkozy detained for questioning over graft case http://www.europeansources.info/record/sarkozy-detained-for-questioning-over-graft-case/

BBC News. 07.05.15: French secret tapes of Sarkozy ruled legal in inquiry http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32621331

ESO: Background information: Ex-president Sarkozy announces return to French politics http://www.europeansources.info/record/ex-president-sarkozy-announces-return-to-french-politics/

ESO: Background information: Sarkozy’s UMP party takes step closer to becoming ‘Les Republicains’ http://www.europeansources.info/record/sarkozys-ump-party-takes-step-closer-to-becoming-les-republicains/

Deutsche Welle, 07.05.15: Secret Sarkozy wiretaps OK for use in corruption probe: French court http://dw.de/p/1FM4q

Spiegel Online International, 15.05.15: He's Back: Sarkozy Eyes a Return to French Presidency http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/nicolas-sarkozy-eyes-return-to-french-presidency-a-1033995.html

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