France: sentenced on appeal, former President Sarkozy appeals in cassation

France sentenced on appeal former President Sarkozy appeals in cassation

The Paris Court of Appeal confirmed, Wednesday, May 17, the sentence of the former French head of state for corruption and influence peddling in the wiretapping case. Sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, two of which were suspended, Nicolas Sarkozy will not go to prison. He will wear an electronic bracelet. Very quickly, the former president indicated that he wanted to appeal to the Court of Cassation.

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