France's Ex-President Sarkozy Lost Appeal in Corruption Case
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PARIS: A French appeals court on Wednesday upheld a prison sentence of three years, including two suspended, against...
A French appeal court maintained that Nicolas Sarkozy should serve a one-year detention sentence at home with an electronic bracelet and banned him from public office for three years. His lawyer said they would appeal the decision.
French court of Appeal in Paris unpheld sentence for ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, who was found guilty over wiretapping.
The former French president has lost his appeal against a corruption conviction and three-year prison sentence, but can wear a tag instead of going to jail.