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PARIS, May 27 — A French political power couple lost their appeal today against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office. Patrick and Isabelle Balkany, right-wing politicians who for...

Patrick Balkany made no comment after the ceision was made. — Reuters pic

But they were not ordered behind bars immediately pending an appeal to France’s highest court. Patrick Balkany had been released to house arrest in February because of health problems. Patrick Balkany, 71, who appeared in the Paris courtroom without his wife, made no comment after the decision. Patrick Balkany was first elected mayor of Levallois-Perret in 1983 and also held a seat in parliament for many years.

 

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