Sarkozy innocent until proven guilty, France's Hollande says

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AFP Paris
Last Updated : Jul 02 2014 | 7:17 PM IST
French President Francois Hollande said today that his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy should be seen as innocent until proven guilty after being charged with corruption and influence peddling.
In a cabinet session, Hollande insisted to ministers on "the independence of the judiciary... And the presumption of innocence," government spokesman Stephane Le Foll said.

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First Published: Jul 02 2014 | 7:17 PM IST

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