Nicolas Sarkozy: 'I have not betrayed my country'
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has denied any wrongdoing and says he has not "betrayed" his country after being put under formal investigation for corruption.
Ex French president questioned in corruption probe
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is being held for questioning, as part of a corruption investigation, Reuters reports.
Sarkozy arrived early this morning to be quizzed by investigators at their offices in Nanterre, west of Paris, after his lawyer was held for questioning on Monday.
"Mr. Sarkozy has been summoned to Nanterre and is being held for questioning," a source told Reuters.
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