Ex-German President Wulff Charged Over Oktoberfest-Bill
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Former German President Christian Wulff was charged with accepting bribes from a film producer who sought his influence in 2008 to get Siemens AG to support distribution of a movie.
David Groenewold, the film producer, who was also charged, paid 719.40 euros ($939) for Wulff’s hotel and child care during the Munich Oktoberfest in 2008, Hanover prosecutors said in an e-mailed statement today. The businessman also spent 3,209 euros for a dinner with Wulff and other people.