Nicolas Sarkozy's Prison Sentence Upheld by Appeals Court

The former French president's sentence for illegal campaign financing during his 2012 reelection bid has been confirmed, with options for home confinement.

An appeals court in Paris confirmed Nicolas Sarkozy's six-month prison sentence, with an additional six months suspended, for his 2012 reelection campaign overspend.
Sarkozy's original one-year prison sentence was reduced by the appeals court, and he may serve the time at home with an electronic bracelet.
The court's decision upholds the charge that Sarkozy's team exceeded the spending limit by billing his right-wing Les Républicains party instead of the campaign.
Sarkozy, who served as French president from 2007 to 2012, has faced a series of legal challenges, including charges of corruption, bribery, and influence-peddling.
Despite his legal troubles, Sarkozy remains an influential figure in French politics and has maintained a relationship with current President Emmanuel Macron.

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