Update: 12/05/2011 - Christine Lagarde - justice - Nicolas Sarkozy - UMP
New scandal sends Sarkozy's party into further disarray
France’s ruling party is in hot water again, this time over Finance Minister Christine Lagarde's (pictured, right) alleged involvement in awarding millions in damages to a high-profile business tycoon.
Sophie PILGRIM (text)
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http://www.france24.com/en/20110512-sarkozy-party-scandal-tapie-affair-lagarde-credit-lyonnais-prosecutor-france