**Former French President Sarkozy Handed 5-Year Jail Term in Stunning Downfall**
Nicholas Sarkozy, the former French president, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to efforts by his close aides to secure funds for his 2007 presidential campaign from Libya during the rule of the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
The verdict marks a significant fall from grace for Sarkozy, who has been a prominent figure in French politics for years.
After the trial, Nicolas Sarkozy spoke to journalists alongside other defendants on charges of corruption and illegal financing of an election campaign. The hearing took place at the courthouse in Paris, France, on September 25, 2025.
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