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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.

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Sarkozy ally questions impartiality of investigation

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy attends the inauguration of the Alzheimer center Pompidou in Nice with Christian Estrosi (L). Credit: Press Association Images

One of the allies of Nicolas Sarkozy has expressed doubts over the fairness and impartiality of one of the magistrates investigating the ex-French president over allegations of corruption.

"I question the impartiality of one of the judges," Christian Estrosi, the mayor of the southern city of Nice told France Info radio, accusing Hollande's government of having whipped up "an atmosphere of hate".

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