VOICED: French court to rule in Chirac corruption trial

The video discusses the first court case against former French President Jacques Chirac, who faces charges of conflict of interest, embezzlement, and abuse of power. Due to his health issues, Chirac is unlikely to appear in court. The charges date back to his time as Mayor of Paris in the 1990s, involving fictitious jobs to fund his presidential campaign. Despite previous scandals, Chirac has never been convicted. Public sympathy and political factors may prevent him from facing jail time even if found guilty.

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