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Wulff on trial

Gabriel Borrud, BonnNovember 24, 2013

Germany's former president, Christian Wulff, stepped down last year after revelations that he may have abused his office for financial gain. But before his legal trial started, he faced trial by media. Now he's looking for justice.

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A rigorous investigation ensued over the allegations swirling around Wulff. But after months of negative press, the president lost his career, his honor and his name. When the trial finally opened on November 14, and is expected to continue until April. He was charged with abusing his office to gain the petty sum of 700 euros. But it's about more than that, as Gabriel Borrud explains for Inside Europe.