Former French culture minister goes on trial on corruption charges
Summary
Rachida Dati, a former French culture minister, is on trial in Paris for corruption related to payments she received from a Renault-Nissan subsidiary while she was a member of the European Parliament. Prosecutors say the money was for illegal lobbying, but Dati denies the charges and says she was paid for legal work.Key Facts
- Rachida Dati is accused of accepting €900,000 in fees from a Renault-Nissan subsidiary while she was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
- Prosecutors claim she was paid to lobby illegally for the carmaker, which is banned for MEPs.
- Dati’s lawyers say she only provided legal services, denying all corruption accusations.
- The trial also involves Carlos Ghosn, former Renault-Nissan CEO, who is being tried in absentia after fleeing Japan.
- Investigators found a contract from 2009 where Dati was paid €300,000 annually, which prosecutors say disguised lobbying work.
- Dati served as French justice and culture minister and is currently mayor of part of Paris.
- If found guilty, she could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine, and a ban on holding public office.
- Dati faces other investigations for undeclared payments and assets but denies wrongdoing.
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