VOICED: France's explosive politically-charged trial

The Clearstream affair, a major political scandal in France, involves a fake list of names accused of receiving illegal kickbacks. The list included Nicolas Sarkozy, who sued to uncover the truth. The scandal pits Sarkozy against former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who is accused of ordering an investigation into the list despite knowing it was false. Villepin faces potential prison time and fines if found guilty. The trial is expected to captivate the nation as it unfolds, highlighting the intense political rivalry and its implications for French politics.

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