Former French Leader Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illicit Financing Charges.

Following an extensive explanation of its ruling on Thursday, the court has imposed a sentence of five years in prison on Sarkozy, although with deferred implementation, a five-year prohibition on holding any public office, and a monetary penalty of €100,000.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/25/former-french-president-sarkozy-found-guilty-of-criminal-conspiracy-in-illegal-financing-c