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Former Vivendi head Jean-Marie Messier (L) and companion Christel Delaval arrive at the Paris courts for the verdict in his trial January 21, 2011. Messier, former CEO of media conglomerate Vivendi, accused
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Jean-Marie Messier (L), chief executive of Vivendi Universal, talks with Barry Diller, chairman and chief executive officer of USA Networks, Inc., October 11, 2001 on the Universal Studios lot in Los Angeles.
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