Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year jail term
Summary
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has started serving a five-year prison sentence in Paris after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy for accepting illegal campaign funds. Sarkozy, who has denied the charges, arrived at La Sante prison, where he will be held in solitary confinement. His legal team has filed an appeal seeking his release.Key Facts
- Nicolas Sarkozy, a former French president, is serving a five-year jail sentence.
- He was convicted of accepting illegal payments from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 campaign.
- Sarkozy is the first former leader of an EU country to be jailed.
- He will be held in solitary confinement at La Sante prison in Paris.
- Sarkozy's lawyers filed an appeal for his release as he began his sentence.
- Supporters gathered outside Sarkozy's home to show their support as he left for prison.
- Sarkozy claims he is innocent and believes the "truth will prevail."
- The court stated the crimes were of "exceptional gravity," warranting his imprisonment despite the appeal.
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