After three weeks in prison, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released and allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence at home. He had been convicted of criminal conspiracy regarding illegal campaign funding from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. While he denies any wrongdoing and is appealing the verdict, the court has imposed strict conditions on his release, including prohibiting him from contacting any officials in the Justice Ministry and others involved in the case. Sarkozy, who served as France’s president between 2007 and 2012, has previously been convicted in separate cases, with retrials scheduled for next year.
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been imprisoned after being sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy related to illegal campaign funding from the Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. This makes Sarkozy the first former head of an EU country and the first French postwar leader to be incarcerated. While Sarkozy has appealed the conviction and denies any wrongdoing, he has begun serving his sentence. The case has sparked both public support and criticism, with some prominent figures, including the current French president, showing support for Sarkozy.
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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The court ruled Sarkozy allowed aides to contact Libyan officials to obtain financial support for his 2007 election campaign. While the court acquitted him of passive corruption and illegal campaign financing, he was ordered to pay a fine of €100,000. This marks a significant moment, as the former president intends to appeal the ruling.
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