Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Francois Fillon hit with fresh corruption allegations

Embattled French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has been hit by yet another allegation of wrongdoing - this time, that he failed to declare a 50,000 euro loan from someone he subsequently helped to get an honour - sparking allegations of influence trafficking.

Fillon is refusing to pull out of the race despite prosecutors getting ready to charge him over a separate case next week. 

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports. 


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