Messier in fresh Vivendi fraud trial
- 14 years ago
Former Vivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier went on trial on Wednesday to face accusations that he engaged in corporate fraud as he transformed the French water utility into a global media giant. He is accused of issuing false or misleading financial statements, manipulating share prices and misusing corporate assets in the 2000-2002 period when the firm went on a massive takeover spree. Duration: 00:59