Ex-French President Sarkozy's 5-year jail term to start next week, RTL reports


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  • Tuesday, 14 Oct 2025

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his car as he arrives at his home after being notified of his incarceration date by the National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF), following a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise campaign funds from Libya, in Paris, France, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

PARIS (Reuters) -Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will head to a Paris prison next week, where he will begin an unprecedented five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise 2007 election campaign funds from Libya, RTL reported on Monday.

RTL reported that Sarkozy would be sent to Paris' Sante prison on October 21.

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