Overview

• Judge Nathalie Gavarino said Sarkozy allowed close aides to seek financial backing from the Gaddafi regime.
• Prosecutors requested a seven-year prison term, with sentencing due later today.
• Any appeal by Sarkozy would suspend enforcement of the sentence pending review.
• Ex-ministers Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux were convicted on related counts, while former campaign treasurer Eric Woerth was acquitted.
• The association-to-commit-illegal-financing charge carries a maximum five-year prison term under French law.