Showing posts with label Penelopegate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penelopegate. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Wife of Presidential Candidate May Face Charges


The wife of french presidential candidate Francois Fillon could face charges over allegations that her husband paid her from state funds for work she didn't do. CNN's Melissa Bell reports

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Penelopegate: Presidential Candidate Fillon and Spouse Questioned in ‘Fake Job’ Probe


A petition calling on the wife of French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon to return €500,000 of “falsely earned” income has gathered 200,000 signatures. The scandal, dubbed ‘Penelopegate’, centers on claims Penelope Fillon improperly received public money.