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Woerth: "I am the target of a mad man-hunt"
30/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Woerth: "I am the target of a mad man-hunt"

In today’s French press review, we look at the Woerth-Bettencourt scandal that’s back in the spotlight. A senior French prosecutor is expected to review an official report that cleared the French labour minister last July. Eric Woerth is accused of playing a role in a tax scandal involving the L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. Woerth denies the allegations.
New probe into minister’s role in Bettencourt scandal
30/08/2010 - FRANCE

New probe into minister’s role in Bettencourt scandal

A French prosecutor has launched a new inquiry into Labour Minister Eric Woerth's role in the tax affairs of a L'Oreal heiress and allegations that he was treated with favouritism in a land deal. Woerth was cleared in the L'Oreal affair in July.
L'Oreal heiress cuts photographer Banier from will
29/08/2010 - FRANCE

L'Oreal heiress cuts photographer Banier from will

L'Oreal heiress and France's richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt (photo), has cut her personal friend and celebrity photographer Francois-Marie Banier out of her will, in the latest chapter of a scandal that has reached to government levels.
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Embattled minister faces new fraud accusations
17/08/2010 - FRANCE

Embattled minister faces new fraud accusations

French labour minister Eric Woerth, who is already facing criticism over his connection to the questionable financial affairs of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, has been accused of lying to a lender about his income.
Embattled Woerth 'used position' to secure tax break for artist legacy
04/08/2010 - FRANCE

Embattled Woerth 'used position' to secure tax break for artist legacy

French Labour Minister Eric Woerth is facing fresh accusations of financial misconduct following claims he intervened in the inheritance of artist Cesar Baldaccini to secure a 27-million-euro tax break.
French police quiz L'Oréal heiress's financial advisor again
30/07/2010 - FRANCE

French police quiz L'Oréal heiress's financial advisor again

Police have questioned L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt's financial advisor Patrice de Maistre (pictured) for a second time over his role in a tax fraud scandal and allegations that he handled illegal campaign donations.
Questioned by police, Labour Minister denies wrongdoing
29/07/2010 - FRANCE

Questioned by police, Labour Minister denies wrongdoing

Scandal-plagued French Labour Minister Eric Woerth denied any wrongdoing or conflict of interest when police questioned him for eight hours Thursday in connection with financial scandals surrounding France's richest woman, his lawyer said.
Scandal-plagued labour minister questioned in l'Oreal heiress probe
29/07/2010 - FRANCE

Scandal-plagued labour minister questioned in l'Oreal heiress probe

French Labour Minister Eric Woerth is being questioned as a witness by police investigating the tax affairs of France's richest woman, l'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt.
Police raid home of L'Oreal heiress's daughter
28/07/2010 - FRANCE

Police raid home of L'Oreal heiress's daughter

French police searched the home of L'Oreal billionaire Liliane Bettencourt's estranged daughter Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers on Wednesday, as the investigations into tax evasion and corruption continues.
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L'Oreal heiress tells police that financing politics is not her 'centre of interest'
27/07/2010 - FRANCE

L'Oreal heiress tells police that financing politics is not her 'centre of interest'

Questioned by police on Monday over allegations of illegal donations to Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign, L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt (photo) said financing politics was not her "centre of interest".
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