EPA 2012-07-03 21:36:07 Sarkozy's office and home searched over alleged corruption
A pedestrian passes in front of the entrance of a building at 52 Boulevard Malesherbe in the 8th 'arrondissement, housing the offices law firm Arnaud Claude & Associates, in which former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is a partner, in Paris, France, 03 July 2012. The offices and home of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy were searched 03 July by authorities in connection with a corruption charge, AFP reported citing the former president's attorney. The former centre-right leader is facing potential legal action over allegations of illegal contributions made toward his 2007 election campaign from billionaire L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. EPA/IAN LANGSDON
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