French courts acquit Arcadi Gaydamak in arms trafficking trial

A French appeals court has overturned the convictions of a former government minister and two businessmen, including Israeli billionaire Arcadi Gaydamak, accused of links to arms trafficking to Angola.

Former minister Charles Pasqua, an icon of French conservative politics for decades, had been convicted of influence-peddling in the complex corruption case. The Paris appeals court acquitted him Friday. (AP)