Former French President Sarkozy Prepares for Prison Term While Maintaining Innocence in Libya Funding Case

Oct 19, 2025 06:52 pm CST

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces a five-year prison sentence beginning October 21 for illegal Libya campaign funding but maintains his innocence and plans to write a book during his incarceration at Paris's Sante prison. Despite the serious charges of criminal conspiracy involving Muammar Gaddafi's regime, Sarkozy remains composed, stating he will "hold his head high" and has already appealed the conviction.