Top French court upholds former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction in corruption case

France's highest court upheld Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption and influence-peddling conviction. He received a three-year sentence, with two years suspended, for attempting to bribe a judge for information regarding a campaign finance investigation. Sarkozy will serve the remaining year under electronic monitoring. He faces another trial next year for alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya.

Dec 18, 2024 - 06:00
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Top French court upholds former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction in corruption case
France's highest court upheld Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption and influence-peddling conviction. He received a three-year sentence, with two years suspended, for attempting to bribe a judge for information regarding a campaign finance investigation. Sarkozy will serve the remaining year under electronic monitoring. He faces another trial next year for alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya.

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