France Corruption Trial Nick Spicer reports from Paris that a French court today convicted former foreign minister Roland Dumas of corruption and sentenced him to six months in prison. Dumas was the most prominent of a half dozen defendants -- including his former mistress -- who were tried on charges ranging from embezzlement to receiving misappropriated funds.

All Things Considered

France Corruption Trial

May 30, 200112:00 AM ET

Heard on All Things Considered

France Corruption Trial

Audio will be available later today.

Nick Spicer reports from Paris that a French court today convicted former foreign minister Roland Dumas of corruption and sentenced him to six months in prison. Dumas was the most prominent of a half dozen defendants — including his former mistress — who were tried on charges ranging from embezzlement to receiving misappropriated funds.