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Sarkozy Begins Prison Sentence Ahead of Appeal Hearing

3/10/2026

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Nicolas Sarkozy reported to La Sante Prison on October 21, 2025, as a court prepares to rule on his appeal to merge sentences from two cases.
Sarkozy served as president from 2007 to 2012 and became the first modern French president jailed, serving 20 days for alleged Libyan funding in 2007.
His lawyer filed a routine request to merge sentences, to be considered on March 16.
Sarkozy denies the charges.

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Nicolas Sarkozy reported to La Sante Prison on October 21, 2025, as a court prepares to rule on his appeal to merge sentences from two cases.
Sarkozy served as president from 2007 to 2012 and became the first modern French president jailed, serving 20 days for alleged Libyan funding in 2007.
His lawyer filed a routine request to merge sentences, to be considered on March 16.
Sarkozy denies the charges.