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Sarkozy says he is victim of 6 years of 'slander' as trial opens

Sarkozy has become France's first modern head of state to appear in the dock on charges of corruption and influence peddling.

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy complained Monday of being the victim of six years of "slander", in his first remarks to the court at his landmark corruption trial, reports FRANCE 24.

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