Candidate of Les Republicains rightwing Party for the 2017 Presidential elections Francois Fillon holds a press conference at his Party Headquarters...
{"Image ImageDescription": "PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 06:  Candidate of Les Republicains right-wing Party for the 2017 Presidential elections Francois Fillon holds a press conference at his Party Headquarters on February 6, 2017 in Paris, France. While an investigation is still under way, the former Prime Minister has sought to clarify some points about the 'Penelopegate' affair with its accusations of high paying fictitious jobs he has been dealing with in recent days, Francois Fillon apologized, acknowledging that he had committed an 'error' by hiring his wife and children as parliamentary assistants. However, he claimed to maintain his candidacy for the Presidential election.  (Photo by Vincent Isore/IP3/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2017 Vincent Isore/IP3"}