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| Chirac to be grilled over corruption charges |
| 2009-12-17 |
| [Iran Press TV Latest] Former French president Jacques Chirac is to be questioned by a judge about accusations that he gave fake jobs to his political allies when he was mayor of Paris. An investigating judge has ordered Chirac to stand trial on charges of misuse of public funds and breach of trust related to nine jobs attributed between 1992 and 1995. President for 12 years, prime minister for six and mayor of Paris for 18, Chirac is accused of using the city payroll to provide salaries for aides who were in reality working for his right-wing political party. His trial is expected to take place next year. The 76-year-old politician, who denies any wrong-doing, faces up to 10 years in jail and a 150,000-euro (222,500-dollar) fine if convicted. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Grilled? Over hickory chips, one would imagine. With some lemon and a little dill weed. |
| Posted by: mojo 2009-12-17 16:06 |