VOICED: France's trial of the decade pits ex-PM against Sarkozy

The transcript discusses a high-profile judicial drama in France involving former Prime Minister Dominic Development, who faces charges of conspiring to defame Nicolas Sarkozy, the current French President. The case, known as the Clearstream affair, revolves around a fabricated list of account holders at a financial clearinghouse in Luxembourg, allegedly used to damage Sarkozy's political career. The trial is highly political, involving significant figures in French politics and intelligence. Despite the case's complexity, lawyers emphasize the importance of the rule of law. The hearings are expected to last until October 23rd, with a verdict anticipated months later.

Who is the former Prime Minister involved in the French judicial drama?

• Francois Hollande

• Nicolas Sarkozy

• Dominic Development

• Jacques Chirac

What was the fabricated list in the Clearstream affair allegedly used for?

• To sell warships to Taiwan

• To support a presidential campaign

• To defame a political rival

• To promote a financial scandal

Which country's warship sale is linked to the alleged bribery in the Clearstream affair?

• Taiwan

• United States

• Germany

• Russia

Who is a civil plaintiff in the case discussed in the video?

• Dominic Development

• Nicolas Sarkozy

• Jacques Chirac

• Francois Hollande

When are the hearings expected to conclude?

• November 15th

• October 23rd

• January 10th

• December 1st