Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed following his conviction for orchestrating illegal Libyan campaign financing in 2007, with his lawyers filing a release request now awaiting judicial decision.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving his sentence at La Santé prison on October 21, 2025, following his conviction for association of malfaiteurs in the Libyan affair trial, marking an unprecedented incarceration in France's history.
Nicolas Sarkozy has started his five-year prison term with strong support from family and political allies, amid reflections on political corruption by a prominent anti-corruption judge.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy met President Emmanuel Macron days before starting a five-year prison sentence for his role in the Libyan campaign financing case.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to visit former President Nicolas Sarkozy in prison as he begins his five-year sentence, while political allies express public support.
Cédric Jubillar has been sentenced to 30 years for the murder of his wife Delphine, amidst mixed courtroom reactions and plans for appeal.
Cédric Jubillar was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his wife Delphine, who disappeared in 2020 with her body never found, marking a defining moment in a high-profile French criminal case.
Prosecutors have demanded a 30-year sentence for Cédric Jubillar in the murder trial of his missing wife Delphine, while the defense argues innocence as the verdict nears.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will start his five-year prison sentence on October 21 at Prison de la Santé for illegal campaign financing linked to Libya, becoming the first EU head of state to serve prison time.
Husamettin Dogan's prison sentence for the Mazan rape case has been increased to ten years after his appeal, reflecting a tougher judicial response to his crime and refusal to accept responsibility.
Judicial authorities demand harsher sentences in the Mazan rape trial as a separate femicide case in Gard underscores the persistent crisis of violence against women in France.
A Lyon policeman was convicted for assaulting a minor with tear gas amid France's judicial backlog crisis delaying police violence accountability.
Six members of the far-right AFO group have been convicted for terrorist conspiracy in Paris.
Sarkozy's conviction ignites political turmoil and debates on judicial accountability in France.
Political figures react to Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction, highlighting divisions in public opinion.
French political leaders criticize provisional execution after Sarkozy’s sentencing.
French judicial bodies respond to threats against judges following Sarkozy's conviction.
Nicolas Sarkozy's sentencing prompts governmental condemnation of threats against judges and highlights public reactions.
The political implications of Nicolas Sarkozy's prison sentence and its broader effects on French politics.
Judge Nathalie Gavarino faces threats post-Sarkozy sentencing; investigations underway.
Following Nicolas Sarkozy's sentencing, public and political responses reveal deep concerns over judicial integrity in France.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in the Libyan financing scandal, igniting political debates in France.
Nicolas Sarkozy's five-year prison sentence highlights concerns over judicial bias and political trust in France.
Political responses to Sarkozy's conviction intensify, with calls for a presidential pardon amidst criticisms of the judicial process.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison, marking a historic moment as the first former French president to face incarceration.
Political figures react to Nicolas Sarkozy's five-year prison sentence, showcasing a spectrum of opinions.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years for Libyan campaign financing, following a series of legal challenges.
Sarkozy's sentencing reflects a significant decline in public trust and poses challenges for French democracy.
Nicolas Sarkozy receives a five-year prison sentence for corruption related to his 2007 campaign.
Nicolas Sarkozy's five-year prison sentence evokes polarized reactions in French politics.
Nicolas Sarkozy receives a five-year prison sentence, announcing his intention to appeal and criticizing the judicial system.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is convicted for his role in Libyan campaign financing.