Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving funds from Muammar Gaddafi as his appeal trial began at the Paris Court of Appeal.The former leader challenges a five-year prison sentence for corruption and conspiracy involving the former Libyan government.Prosecutors claim the candidate promised to protect Abdullah al-Senoussi from charges related to the UTA bombing for cash.Joined by
Carla Bruni, the defendant asserted his innocence while the court re-evaluated evidence from multiple co-defendants.