France’s highest court confirmed former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid, upholding a one-year non-custodial sentence, half of which is suspended, while his lawyers consider appealing to Europe

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, freed after 20 days in prison, says he is focused on proving his innocence as he readies for his appeal trial scheduled from March to June 2026, emphasizing that “the truth will prevail.”

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy freed under judicial supervision weeks into a five-year jail term for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is held in solitary with dedicated security, enjoys extended visits, and receives sandwiches from his wife amid safety concerns

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his sentence in a high-security wing of La Santé prison, isolated and under constant guard due to threats, while planning to write and exercise during his confinement

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was escorted to La Santé prison in Paris, accompanied by his wife Carla Bruni, following his conviction for corruption and a five-year prison sentence

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy becomes the first national leader jailed since World War II, starting a five-year sentence in Paris for criminal conspiracy

Sarkozy is due to appear before the Financial Prosecutor’s Office on October 13 to be informed of the terms of his detention.