Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released after serving a 20-day prison sentence. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
On November 10, the Paris court decided to replace his detention with judicial supervision. This was reported by the BFMTV channel.
It is known that Sarkozy was placed in the “La Sante” prison in Paris on October 21. He is accused of being financed by the regime of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
He is now free but must live under strict restrictions. In particular, he is prohibited from communicating with Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and other political figures.
In an interview with journalists, Sarkozy described his days in prison as “very difficult,” emphasizing that this time was not only a physical but also a spiritual trial. It should be recalled that Sarkozy was accused of receiving illegal financial support from the Gaddafi government during the 2007 presidential election campaign.
This investigation has been ongoing for several years and has become one of the biggest political scandals in France. These accusations mark the first case in French history involving the imprisonment of a former president.
Sarkozy and his lawyers deny the charges, asserting that he acted legally. It is said that the amount of money provided by the Libyan regime was several million euros.
The trial is expected to resume in 2025. This event has sparked significant debate in France.
While some consider the court’s decision fair, others see it as part of political rivalry. Although Sarkozy is currently free, the case related to him will undoubtedly be discussed in the French political arena for a long time.
