Overview
- Nicolas Sarkozy left La Santé prison in Paris the same day the decision was issued, departing in a police-escorted car after roughly 20 days in custody.
- The temporary release follows his five-year sentence in the case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign, a conviction he contests.
- The court said the release is subject to stringent judicial conditions, with media reports indicating a ban on contacts with Justice Ministry officials.
- Prosecutors had recommended conditional release during the hearing on his request, according to prior court reporting.
- Sarkozy pledged to comply with all obligations and said he will prepare for the 2026 appeal, reiterating his claim of innocence.