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flag Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year prison term on Oct. 21 for conspiring to use Libyan funds in his 2007 campaign.

flag Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence on October 21 at La Santé prison, becoming the first modern French president to be jailed. flag He was convicted of criminal conspiracy related to allegations of using Libyan funds to finance his 2007 campaign, though he denies the charges. flag The court ordered immediate incarceration due to concerns over public order, bypassing the usual appeal process. flag Held in a private cell within a section for high-profile or vulnerable inmates, Sarkozy faces standard prison conditions, including solitary confinement, body searches, and monitored calls. flag Former inmates note that even prominent figures lose status and identity behind bars. flag His wife, Carla Bruni, has publicly supported him, and his son has called for protests. flag A decision on potential early release could come within two months. flag The prison, built in 1867, has previously held notable figures like Captain Alfred Dreyfus and “Carlos the Jackal.”

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