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FILE: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives as he goes on trial over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, 6 January 2025

Video. French ex-leader Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in Libya case

Updated: 25/09/2025 - 17:41 GMT+2

After an extended detailing of its ruling on Thursday, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison "with deferred effect", an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine of €100,000.

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