-Caveat Lector- Three French Former Ministers on Trial for Corruption, AFP Says Paris, Dec. 13 (Bloomberg) -- French prosecutors asked a court to convict three former government ministers for corruption in connection with a party funding fraud involving 25 million francs ($3.9 million), Agence France-Presse reported, without citing sources. Former Justice Minister Pierre Mehaignerie, former Labor Minister Jacques Barrot and former Transport Minister Bernard Bosson are accused of fraudulently funding the centrist Democratic Social Center party between 1986 and 1991, laundering the money through Swiss bank accounts. The prosecution took the unusual step of not recommending a sentence against the accused, who face up to five years in prison if convicted, AFP said. The French government called Sept. 26 for international steps to crack down on money laundering. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
