First French President to Wear Electronic Bracelet: Sarkozy Receives Final Guilty Verdict

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Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet after conviction for bribing judges

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a one-year sentence under house arrest with an electronic bracelet, marking a historic moment as the first French president to face such a penalty. This decision follows a final conviction for corruption and abuse of power. Sarkozy's legal troubles have escalated after he was found guilty of attempting to bribe a judge in 2014, as well as his alleged involvement in illegal political funding related to his 2007 presidential campaign.

Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was accused of attempting to secure insider information about a judicial investigation into illegal campaign funds by offering a senior judge a high-ranking government position in return. Despite his continued denial of these charges, the French Court of Cassation upheld the verdict in December 2024, confirming that Sarkozy had been guilty of corruption and misuse of power. He was sentenced to three years in prison, with a two-year suspended sentence, and one year to be served under electronic surveillance at his home. This marks the first time that a French former president has been sentenced to a non-suspended prison term under such strict conditions.

This decision is seen as a major legal milestone, as Sarkozy now faces an additional restriction barring him from running for public office for the next three years. The former president’s unprecedented sentence also makes him the first ex-president in France's history to wear an electronic bracelet, a humiliating penalty that also limits his ability to leave his residence except for certain hours.

Additionally, Sarkozy continues to face legal challenges from a separate case involving allegations of receiving illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. He is accused of accepting around 50 million euros from Gaddafi's regime in exchange for political favors, including industrial and diplomatic benefits. This trial is ongoing and is expected to reach a conclusion by April 2025, with a potential prison sentence of up to ten years if convicted.

Sarkozy’s legal battles, including his bribery conviction and the ongoing corruption case linked to Gaddafi, have significantly tarnished his political legacy. His sentence to wear an electronic bracelet serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of corruption, even for high-ranking political figures.

This case also highlights the broader issue of political corruption in France, which has plagued multiple administrations. Sarkozy’s conviction further fuels the debate on whether France’s political elite are held accountable for their actions. The upcoming trial concerning the Gaddafi payments will undoubtedly continue to capture public attention, as it may add further legal challenges to Sarkozy’s already complicated post-presidential life.

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