PARIS, APRIL 23, 1920 – In a shocking turn of events, former French Premier Joseph Caillaux has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for crimes of commerce. The high court’s verdict, handed down yesterday afternoon, will see the former leader behind bars for three years. Caillaux’s downfall comes after a lengthy investigation into allegations of corruption and malfeasance during his tenure.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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