Sarkozy Trial Concludes as Defense Pleads for Acquittal in Libyan Financing Case

Prosecutors seek a seven-year prison sentence, hefty fines, and a political ban for the former French president, with the verdict expected in months.

Nicolas Sarkozy faces allegations of accepting millions in illegal campaign financing from Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential bid.
The prosecution has demanded a seven-year prison term, a €300,000 fine, and a five-year ban from holding public office for Sarkozy.
Sarkozy's defense argued for acquittal, claiming the accusations are politically motivated and tied to France's 2011 military intervention in Libya.
Co-defendants, including former ministers and Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni, face related charges, with Bruni under investigation for alleged witness tampering.
The trial's verdict will be announced in the coming months, marking the latest chapter in Sarkozy's ongoing legal battles, including a prior bribery conviction.