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Paris Court of Appeal grants Nicolas Sarkozy conditional release from prison

"Breaking: Paris Court of Appeal grants Nicolas Sarkozy conditional release from prison, allowing him to serve the remainder of his five-year sentence under strict supervision. Learn about the implications and next steps ahead of his appeal in spring 2026."

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Paris Court of Appeal grants Nicolas Sarkozy conditional release from prison
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The Paris Court of Appeal has granted former President Nicolas Sarkozy a conditional release from La Santé prison. Sarkozy will serve the remainder of his five-year sentence under strict supervision, which includes a travel ban within France. His appeal is scheduled for spring 2026. This marks the first case of its kind for a modern French head of state.

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