#BREAKING | Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison, with two years suspended, for criminal conspiracy related to alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy was acquitted of charges of corruption and illegal financing. He has denied any wrongdoing and plans to appeal the court"s decision.
This ruling comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Sarkozy"s campaign financing practices. The case has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the complexities of political funding in France. Sarkozy"s legal team has indicated that they will pursue an appeal against the conviction.
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