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flag Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy must begin a five-year prison term for conspiracy over alleged Libyan campaign funds, becoming the first modern French president to be imprisoned.

flag Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, must begin serving a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged Libyan campaign funding from 2005–2007, becoming the first modern French president to be imprisoned. flag The Paris court ruled the sentence must be served immediately due to the offense’s impact on public order, despite his appeal and claims of innocence. flag Though cleared of personal gain and other charges, the court found evidence of secret meetings with Gaddafi’s brother-in-law. flag Sarkozy has 18 days to prepare before reporting to set his incarceration date, expected to be in a special section of La Santé prison. flag The decision aligns with French practice, where 90% of those sentenced to two or more years are immediately incarcerated.

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