PARIS (AP) — Former French President Jacques Chirac isn't well enough to attend his trial on corruption charges, but the proceedings should go ahead without him, his lawyers said Saturday.
Chirac's legal team told the court in a letter Friday that the 78-year-old "no longer has the full capacity to participate in court proceedings," according to a statement released a day later. As result, they have asked the judge to allow Chirac to skip court appearances.
The judge will likely rule on the request Monday, when the trial is set to open.
Chirac's wife denied rumors earlier this year that he had Alzheimer's disease, although she acknowledged his was experiencing problems …
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