Former French President Sarkozy to Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Corruption Appeal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling at the Paris Court of Appeals, which upheld a three-year prison sentence, two of which were suspended. Sarkozy will challenge the ruling at France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation. The conviction is related to allegations of illegal campaign financing ahead of the 2007 election. Sarkozy has denied wrongdoing and his legal team has promised to continue the fight.