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Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years for Libyan Campaign Funding

4/7/2026

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Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president (2007–2012), was sentenced to five years in prison for seeking Libyan financing for the 2007 campaign.
He served 20 days before being released pending an appeal.
At his appeal trial on April 7, Sarkozy declared his innocence and rejected a deal with Muammar Gaddafi to boost Tripoli's image.
The trial continues until June 3.
If convicted, Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison.

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Story summary

Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president (2007–2012), was sentenced to five years in prison for seeking Libyan financing for the 2007 campaign.
He served 20 days before being released pending an appeal.
At his appeal trial on April 7, Sarkozy declared his innocence and rejected a deal with Muammar Gaddafi to boost Tripoli's image.
The trial continues until June 3.
If convicted, Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison.