US EditionParis Court Reviews Sarkozy’s Early Release Request 20 Days into Prison Sentence
Sarkozy, sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy, seeks early release after just 20 days in La Santé prison while his appeal trial is pending.
- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy related to financing his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya.
- Sarkozy, 70, is the first modern French ex-president to be sentenced to actual prison time.
- Sarkozy's legal team filed for his early release after just 20 days in prison, citing a legal provision that favors release pending appeal except in certain cases.
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The Paris Court of Appeal considers on Monday morning the application for release of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Death threats, solitary confinement and tuna from the can: how Sarkozy spends his days in the high security area and why he can still hope for early freedom.
Why Nicolas Sarkozy may walk out of prison within 20 days of being imprisoned
France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his winning 2007 campaign with funds from Libya on September 25. Not even 20 days into his incarceration, Sarkozy's legal team has filed a request for an early release. How does this work?
On Monday, the Paris Court of Appeal examines the application for release of the former President of the Republic. Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated for three weeks at the Health Prison in Paris because of his conviction for association of criminals in the Libyan trial. He must serve a sentence of 5 years. - Nicolas Sarkozy incarcerated: his application for release examined this Monday (Police, justice and other facts).
On Monday, a court in Paris is continuing to examine its application for release, and a decision is expected on the same day. Article The French President Nicolas Sarkozy could be released from prison after only 20 days in Romania for the first time.
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