Former French president Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term in stunning downfall
Nicholas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy talks to journalists after the verdict in his trial with other defendants on charges of corruption and illegal financing of an election campaign, at the courthouse in Paris, France, September 25, 2025.(photo credit: STEPHANIE LECOCQ/REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated:
