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Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Term for Sarkozy Over Libya Deal

5/13/2026

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Prosecutors request a seven-year term for President Nicolas Sarkozy, exceeding his five-year sentence.
They accuse him of a pact with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to exchange campaign money for help restoring Libya’s image.
Sarkozy denies any Libyan money entered his 2007 campaign, calling the case politically motivated.
The verdict is due November 30; a conviction could bring ten years in prison and allow an appeal to Court of Cassation.

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Prosecutors request a seven-year term for President Nicolas Sarkozy, exceeding his five-year sentence.
They accuse him of a pact with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to exchange campaign money for help restoring Libya’s image.
Sarkozy denies any Libyan money entered his 2007 campaign, calling the case politically motivated.
The verdict is due November 30; a conviction could bring ten years in prison and allow an appeal to Court of Cassation.