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Lawyers For Dominique de Villepin Complain Over Sarkozy Statements, Say They’ll File Charges

The fireworks continue at the defamation trial of former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin. Current French President Nicolas Sarkozy apparently alleged that Mr. de Villepin is “guilty” of the charges, and Mr. de Villepin’s attorneys now say they plan to file charges against Mr. Sarkozy for breaching the presumption of innocence from which their client should benefit. Read more here.