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Sarkozy's Conviction Sparks Outrage Over Judicial Favoritism

12/6/2025

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The Court of Cassation upheld the corruption conviction of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy in the Bygmalion Affair and Libyan funding case.
Supporters portray Sarkozy as a victim of judicial persecution, diverting attention from his legal violations.
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin visited Sarkozy in prison, a gesture that sparked backlash over perceived elite favoritism.
Critics say these actions erode public trust in France's justice system.

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The Court of Cassation upheld the corruption conviction of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy in the Bygmalion Affair and Libyan funding case.
Supporters portray Sarkozy as a victim of judicial persecution, diverting attention from his legal violations.
Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin visited Sarkozy in prison, a gesture that sparked backlash over perceived elite favoritism.
Critics say these actions erode public trust in France's justice system.