French prosecutors seek four-year prison sentence for former minister Rachida Dati in corruption trial

In Paris, French financial prosecutors on Monday requested a four-year prison sentence, with two years under electronic monitoring, for former minister Rachida Dati. She is on trial for corruption and influence peddling related to her work as a European Parliament member for Renault-Nissan between 2009 and 2013. The prosecution also seeks a five-year ban on holding public office and serving in the judiciary. Dati, who denies the charges, could lose her mayoral position if the court adopts the request. A verdict is expected in the coming months.