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法国前总统萨科奇涉嫌以权谋私被拘留 French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained for questioning over alleged influence peddling. 法国前总统尼古拉·萨科奇因被指认以权谋私接受问话而被拘留。 The latest developments are seen as a blow to Mr Sarkozys attempts to stand again for the presidency ? The decision to detain him at Nanterre, near Paris, is an unprecedented step against a former president. ? Mr Sarkozys lawyer was questioned on Monday on suspicion of seeking inside information about a case against the former leader. ? The latest developments are seen as a blow to Mr Sarkozys attempts to challenge for the presidency in 2017. ? Investigators are trying to find out whether Mr Sarkozy, who was president from 2007 to 2012, had promised a prestigious role in Monaco to a high-ranking judge in exchange for information. ? Gilbert Azibert, one of the most senior judges at the court of appeal, was also called in for questioning on Monday. Another judge, Patrick Sassoust, was also held. ? The decision to detain Mr Sarkozy is thought to be the first time a French former head of state has been held in police custody. ? His predecessor, Jacques Chirac, was however given a suspended prison sentence in 2011 for embezzlement and breach of trust while he was mayor of Paris. ? Investigators will be able to hold Mr Sarkozy for an initial period of 24 hours but can extend custody for another day. 2