On the eve of the decision, relatives of Nicolas Sarkozy were confident no, justice would not validate Listens telephone conversations between a lawyer – Thierry Herzog – and client – Nicolas Sarkozy. The entire procedure which earned the former head of state and his lawyer an indictment for bribery and influence peddling July would therefore collapse. The opposite happened. On Thursday, the investigating chamber of Paris has validated the entire investigation.
“Contrary to what we could legitimately expect, the court did not grant most of our ways nullity, with one exception, “lamented lawyer Paul-Albert Iweins, which defends me and Herzog was speaking at the release of the Appeal Court of the investigating chamber surrounded by his colleagues. Frozen since the fall, the time to consider the requests of the so-called “plays” judicial inquiry will therefore resume the cassation appeal filed Thursday by lawyers is not suspensive. With the continuing threat, at operation, a possible referral to Correctional former President who has again become the leader of the opposition.
Nicolas Sarkozy is suspected of having, with its lawyer Thierry Herzog, envisaged to bribe a senior judge, which would be enough to send the court. If convicted, the ineligibility penalties could even be imposed on him
Under Paul Bismuth alias
Why the room for she has received instruction in this case? The conversations between a lawyer and client are covered by professional secrecy, and therefore can not give rise to plays. There is one exception to this law: if the conversations suggest the commission of an offense by the lawyer, they can then be transcribed …
In this case, the two men are suspected have attempted to obtain unduly from a senior judge of the Court of Cassation, Gilbert Azibert, information covered by professional secrecy in the Liliane Bettencourt. In exchange for the desired information, Nicolas Sarkozy would have promised to intervene so that the magistrate obtained a prestigious post in Monaco. In the end, the former president has not been successful on its agendas to the Court of Cassation, nor Gilbert Azibert the coveted post. But this does not change the intent sufficient for
“I do go up!” He said and February 5, 2014 to Mr. Herzog about Gilbert Azibert. Speaking from a laptop provided by his lawyer and endorsed the alias of Paul Bismuth, he insists:
I’ll help “
On 23 February, while. the former head of state has to travel to the Principality, Mr. Herzog reminds him if the opportunity arises, “to say a word to Gilbert.” Nicolas Sarkozy nods, says he will “approach” This confirms that two days later.
The next day he suddenly renounced. Nicolas Sarkozy sees the proof that he has nothing to apologize for. For the investigators, this change can s explaining that the two men come to learn that their unofficial phones are tapped Judges have other plays, such as Gilbert Azibert with his wife after the revelation of the case.
You’re below the 30th, “she said. “But also … well … What do you want, you’re scheming went with Sarkozy.”
Azibert Gilbert, who has since left the bench, and Mr. Herzog are also being Review. Nicolas Sarkozy, who did not hide his nervousness before the magistrates Thépaut Claire Simon and Patricia who indicted refutes any attempt to corrupt. He questioned the political impartiality of magistrates.
“Justice show,” responded Thursday the spokesman of the UMP Sébastien Huyghe, denouncing “instrumentalization of justice.” But, overall, large UMP would stick Thursday in a prudent reserve. “No comment on a pending court case,” is simply said the former minister Xavier Bertrand.
Violet Lazard
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