Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption trial delayed after co-defendant falls ill

Sarkozy is only the second former French president to go on trial in modern times, and the first over corruption accusations.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will have to wait a few more days before telling his side of the story after a co-defendant in his corruption trial requested a delay on medical grounds.
 
Presiding Judge Christine Mee ordered the man complete a health check by Thursday, pushing back the much-awaited trial. Sarkozy is accused of offering to pull strings after he left office to get the co-defendant -- a now-retired senior court official -- a prestigious job in Monaco in return for his help in a separate legal dispute.
 
The trial, which was to start Monday, has also