France’s former president was found guilty of acquiring Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign and is being sent to La Sante prison in Paris
Dozens of supporters stood outside Nicolas Sarkozy’s home from early Tuesday, some holding up framed portraits of him, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.
They sang the French national anthem, as neighbours looked on from their balconies.
This is truly a sad day for France and for democracy. This trial is based on nothing.
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Author : Joe Coughlan
Publish date : 2025-10-21 07:59:00
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