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Overview
- Judges in Paris opened a hearing on Nicolas Sarkozy’s request for conditional release after 20 days in custody.
- The prosecution said it favors letting him leave prison provided he is placed under judicial supervision.
- Sarkozy appeared by videoconference, called his detention “very hard,” and remains isolated at La Santé with two police officers posted in the neighboring cell for protection.
- He was convicted over Libyan-sourced funds tied to his 2007 campaign, which he denies, claiming he is the target of a conspiracy.
- Further proceedings include an appellate review in the coming months and a November 26 ruling by the highest court on his 2012 campaign financing case.