Saturday, 31 October 2009

Jacques Chirac: Former French President Charged With Embezzlement

'The unprecedented move against a former French head of state was ordered by Xaviere Simeoni, a Paris magistrate. A statement from Mr Chirac's office said he and nine others were charged with a role in awarding 21 contracts for non-existent jobs, which the former French leader denies. The statement described him as "serene".'

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