• Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from custody stemming from an investigation into allegations made against him that he sought insider information from a judge about an inquiry into illegal campaign funding received in 2007 .
• The crime of ‘influence-peddling’ can be punishable by up to 10 years’ prison.
• This is the first time a former French head of state has been held in police custody.
• Mr Sarkozy has stated he believes there is a vendetta being run against him by the government ‘left’.
• Mr Sarkozy is looking to challenge for the presidency in 2017.

Read more:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-03/sarkozy-claims-plot-to-intimidate/5567840

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28137825

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/nicolas-sarkozy-charged-with-corruption-prosecutors/story-e6frg6so-1226975006127?nk=45adab863a09c738a15b14c83bbf6228

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