The New York Times logo The New York Times 3 weeks ago

Chirac Ordered to Face Trial in France

PARIS An investigating magistrate on Friday ordered the former French president, Jacques Chirac, to stand trial on corruption charges dating to his time as mayor of Paris, reinforcing the whiff of alleged malfeasance swirling around the political elite... Full Article at The New York Times

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  1. Jacques Chirac
  2. Nicolas Sarkozy
  3. Dominique de Villepin

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Related Quotes

  1. These are old stories and, today, Jacques Chirac probably has lots of things on his conscience but at the same time he has given a lot to the country
    S̩gol̬ne Royal РS̩gol̬ne Royal SOURCE: Globe and Mail 3 weeks ago
  2. So it's not so much Mr Chirac who is at issue, it's the political system
    SOURCE: Irish Times 3 weeks ago
  3. Jacques Chirac is a personality whom the French love very much. It's a shame that, at the end of his personal career, he be put on trial
    SOURCE: Channel News Asia 3 weeks ago
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  1. People walk past a placard featuring the cover of Former French President Jacques Chirac's book entitled 'Every Step Should Be a Goal' on November 7, 2009 during Brive-la-Gaillarde book fair, southern France.
  2. VENICE, ITALY - JUNE 04: Jacques Chirac attends the opening of the new Contemporary Art Centre - Francois Pinault Foundation on June 4, 2009 in Venice, Italy.
  3. PARIS - JUNE 03: Former French President Jacques Chirac (C) arrives at Notre Dame Cathedral for a memorial service for the victims of the Air France air crash on June 3, 2009 in Paris, France.
  4. US singer Jeane Manson (R) and former French president Jacques Chirac adopted daughter Anh-Dao Traxel (L) takes part on November 3, 2008 in a Parisian restaurant, to a support event to US Democratic presidential candidate, Illinois Senator, Barack Obama.
  5. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with French novelist Maurice Druon in Paris on May 30, 2008. Putin is on his first trip to France as Prime Minister where he has also met with President Nicolas Sarkozy and former President Jacques Chirac.
  6. PARIS - NOVEMBER 22: Eugenie Niarchos and Gaia Repossi attend the OTM Association dinner hosted by Babeth Djian and Pierre Pelegry, to raise funds for the children of Rwanda at Espace Cardin on November 22, 2009 in Paris, France.
  7. MONTREAL - NOVEMBER 22: Paris Jackson #19 of the B.C Lions is tackled by Ramon Guzman #52 of the Montreal Alouettes during the Eastern Finals at Olympic Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Alouettes defeated the Lions 56-18 to advance to the Grey Cup Final.
  8. PARIS - NOVEMBER 22: French actress Nora Arnezeder attends the 'Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard' Paris premiere at Cinema Gaumont Marignan on November 22, 2009 in Paris, France.
  9. PARIS -FRANCE- NOVEMBER 21: English referee Dave Pearson looks on during the International Rugby Union match between France and Samoa at the Stade de France on November 21, 2009 in Paris, France.

Cast of Characters

  1. Jacques Chirac Jacques Chirac
  2. Nicolas Sarkozy Nicolas Sarkozy
  3. Charles de Gaulle
  4. Dominique de Villepin Dominique de Villepin
  5. Alain Juppe
  6. Charles Pasqua