Sarkozy begins his prison sentence in France - still maintaining his innocence

SBS News In Depth
21/10/2025 3 min
Sarkozy begins his prison sentence in France - still maintaining his innocence

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The former President of France, Nicholas Sarkozy, has begun his 5-year prison sentence, becoming the first French leader to be jailed since World War Two. He was convicted of a criminal conspiracy to finance his election campaign with funds from a Libyan dictator. The 70 year is appealing the decision, claiming the case was politically motivated.

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