Michel Roussin

Prosecutors won't appeal decision to try ex-French President Chirac in corruption scandal. Paris prosecutors said Wednesday they will not appeal a judge's decision to order former French President Jacques Chirac to stand trial in an alleged corruption case that predated his presidency.

Former French President Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial in alleged corruption scandal. A French judge ordered former President Jacques Chirac to stand trial on embezzlement charges predating his presidency ? a case that could mark the first time a former leader of modern France is forced to defend himself in court.

Former French President Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial in alleged corruption scandal. A French judge ordered former President Jacques Chirac to stand trial on embezzlement charges predating his presidency ? a case that could mark the first time a former leader of modern France is forced to defend himself in court.