corruption trial
Netanyahu Rejects Political Retirement Despite Potential Presidential Pardon in Corruption Case
Dec 08, 2025 02:48 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly stated he will not leave politics even if granted a presidential pardon in his ongoing corruption trial. Despite facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, Netanyahu maintains his innocence while his attorneys argue that court appearances are hindering his ability to govern effectively. This unprecedented request for a mid-trial pardon has sparked debate among opposition politicians who suggest any clemency should require his political retirement.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison Over Libya Campaign Funding Scandal
Sep 25, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to alleged campaign funding from Libya's Moamer Kadhafi. If incarcerated, he would become the first president in modern French history to serve jail time. The court also imposed a €100,000 fine and banned him from holding public office, marking Sarkozy's third legal conviction since leaving office.