Nicolas Sarkozy Awaits Electronic Bracelet Installation Following Corruption Conviction

The former French president faces unprecedented consequences as his conviction for corruption and influence peddling becomes definitive.

Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, is set to have an electronic bracelet installed today as part of his sentence for corruption and influence peddling in the 'Bismuth' case.
This marks the first time a former French head of state has faced such a penalty, following a definitive three-year prison sentence, including one year under electronic monitoring.
Sarkozy was convicted for attempting to bribe a senior magistrate in exchange for confidential information about a separate legal case in 2014.
The former president has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights over what he calls an 'injustice.'
Sarkozy, now eligible for conditional release due to his age, also faces ongoing legal challenges related to alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign.