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ABC Apologizes After Claudia Long Fabricates False Claims About Two High-Profile Politicians

The ABC has offered a humble apology following an erroneous accusation made by one of its reporters who falsely implicated two Nationals MPs for neglecting their constituencies during critical times when people are facing life-threatening situations. Claudia Long, the political correspondent for the national broadcaster, stated on "Insiders" last Sunday that National Party members of parliament were absent from their constituencies when the decision was made to dissolve the Coalition. "I believe another crucial aspect for regional areas is having a local representative present during times of crisis, such as floods where lives are lost—this situation occurred earlier this week," she explained to the show. Long particularly mentioned two individuals who perished in the flooding waters within Alison Penfold's potential electorate of Lyne on the Mid-North Coast. Additionally, he pointed out another fatality in Pat Conaghan’s constituency of Cowper, where...

How Libyan Funds Secured Sarkozy's Presidency: The Shocking Truth

The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (70) finds themselves in a difficult situation.

The trial against Sarkozy commenced on January 6th. Having secured victory in the French presidential election of 2007, he now faces allegations in court regarding his campaign being funded bymoneyfromtheLibyanDictator. Moammar Gadhafi. The prosecution argues that this situation could jeopardize France’s sovereignty. However, Sarkozy insists he is not guilty, despite substantial evidence implicating him. If convicted, he faces a potential sentence of ten years in jail, along with a fine of €375,000 and the possibility of losing his civil rights for up to half a decade.

The French prosecutors specifically identify the ex-president as the perpetrator. “real instigator” of a “improper” corruption pact. Financial prosecutor Quentin Dandoy requests that Sarkozy and his two accomplices, who personally traveled to Libya to arrange the deal on Sarkozy's behalf, be found guilty of corruption and being part of a criminal organization.

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