Sarkozy says 'innocent' at appeal trial over alleged Libya funding
Former French president denies charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 campaign.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy told an appeals court Tuesday that he was "innocent," rejecting accusations that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election. Prosecutors allege the funding was offered in exchange for Sarkozy helping improve Tripoli’s image after deadly bombings.