Sarkozy Released, Faces Pending Trials

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, was released from prison after serving less than three weeks of a five-year sentence for illegally funding his 2007 election campaign with Libyan money. He is now under judicial supervision, banned from leaving France and contacting key individuals in his case. Sarkozy, who denies wrongdoing, spoke via video conference during a hearing, expressing his difficulty with the experience. An appeals trial is expected in the spring, with other legal challenges pending. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.