Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Prison Sentence Over Libyan Campaign Funding Scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has officially begun serving his five-year prison sentence at La Santé Prison in Paris, following his conviction for illegally financing his 2007 presidential campaign with funds allegedly sourced from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The French appeals court upheld the conviction and denied Sarkozy’s request for house arrest, cementing his place in history as the first modern French head of state to be imprisoned. Sarkozy, who continues to proclaim his innocence, was accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni as he arrived at the facility. Supporters gathered outside to show solidarity, insisting that the charges are politically motivated.
This historic ruling highlights France’s ongoing efforts to enforce transparency and accountability in political financing.
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