Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Found Guilty Of Corruption

    Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted of bribery and influence peddling. He was sentenced to three years in prison, with two of the years suspended.
    by Scott Neuman Mar 01, 2021 2 minutes

    Updated at 10:55 a.m. ET

    Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty on Monday by a court in Paris on charges of trying to bribe a judge and influence peddling dating from his time in office. He received a three-year prison sentence with two of the years suspended.

    In a trial that wrapped

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR2 min readInternational Relations
    Biden Says He Would Halt Additional Weapons Shipments If Israel Invades Rafah
    The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives.
    NPR1 min readAmerican Government
    Biden Is Tweaking An Asylum Rule To Speed Up Deportation For Some Migrants
    President Biden had said he wanted the power to effectively "shut down the border" when migration numbers surge. But this rule is an incremental shift.
    NPR3 min readWorld
    The Eurovision Song Contest Kicked Off With Pop And Protests
    Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo, against a backdrop of both parties and protests.

    Related Books & Audiobooks