Sarkozy Released: France Ex-President Under Conditions
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- * sarkozy's Conviction: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison in late September for illegally receiving campaign financing from libya during his 2007...
Sarkozy Denies Wrongdoing – Summary
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* sarkozy’s Conviction: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison in late September for illegally receiving campaign financing from libya during his 2007 presidential campaign. the sentence was promptly enforced, and he began serving it on October 21st.
* Past Meaning: This is the first time a former head of state from an EU country has been imprisoned.
* Sarkozy’s Response: Sarkozy maintains his innocence and is appealing the verdict.
* Current Status: He has been released from prison pending the appeal process, but is under judicial supervision.