France: The Sarkozy trial and behind the scenes of the “deal” with Gaddafi

The months-long trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s behind-the-scenes talks with the government of then-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Family members of victims of terrorist attacks ordered by the Gaddafi regime told the court they suspected Mr. Sarkozy of being prepared to sacrifice the memory of their loved ones in order to…