Sarkozy condemned: family suffers as he fights for innocence!

Sarkozy condemned: family suffers as he fights for innocence!

On September 25, 2025, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison by the Paris Tribunal correctionnel. This came as part of investigations into alleged illegal financial settlements of his 2007 presidential campaign with the help of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. This decision comes at a time when Sarkozy is under pressure to potentially be imprisoned soon, as the exact date of admission will be announced on October 13, with a maximum period of four months until imprisonment.

Sarkozy, who has repeatedly denied the allegations, was attended during his sentencing by his wife Carla Bruni and his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jean. In an interview with the Journal du Dimanche, Sarkozy expressed the great burden that his conviction has placed on his family and friends: "The only thing that touches me is the suffering that my family and friends are feeling," said Sarkozy. Despite the condemning decision, he emphasized that he did not feel personally responsible and wanted to continue on his path with a clear conscience. An appeal process is already being planned to challenge the verdict.

The details of the conviction

The charge was “association of criminals” in the current trial, while he was acquitted on the counts of passive bribery and embezzlement of public funds. In addition to the prison sentence, he was fined 100,000 euros, as well as a five-year ban on his civil rights, which also puts him in a position of political unelectability. Interestingly, loudly Linternaute, his possible imprisonment is considered “unlikely” as Sarkozy could potentially seek conditional release at the age of 70.

In addition, the seriousness of the allegations was deemed “extraordinary” by the court, which could seriously jeopardize citizens’ credibility and trust in France’s political institutions. Claude Guéant, Sarkozy's campaign manager, received a six-year prison sentence, while other figures involved, such as Alexandre Djouhri and Bechir Saleh, Kadhafi's direct adviser, were also sentenced to long prison terms.

Political reactions and future prospects

Despite the adverse circumstances, Sarkozy received support from parts of the political landscape. After the verdict, several figures from right-wing and extreme right-wing politics spoke out and expressed their support. Sarkozy's lawyer called the verdict "legally unfounded" and "shocking," while a former aide suggested a possible pardon by President Emmanuel Macron could be considered.

Sarkozy himself stated that he did not expect any mercy from Macron as this would imply an acknowledgment of guilt, which he will never do. He plans to fight the charges against him and hopes the truth about his integrity will come to light.

The next few months will be crucial for Sarkozy, whose political career and personal future are at stake. The balancing act between his past and the judicial reality will continue to be in the headlines and will also shape the public perception of the former head of state.