France sentences ex-president Sarkozy to 5 years in prison over Libya funds

PARIS,— Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of criminal conspiracy for attempting to secure campaign funds from Libya. If enforced, Sarkozy will become the first former president of France to serve jail time. The court’s decision was stricter than many had anticipated. Sarkozy, who led … Continue reading France sentences ex-president Sarkozy to 5 years in prison over Libya funds