Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to three years jail on corruption charges
A French court found Sarkozy guilty of trying to bribe a Magistrate by offering him a prestigious job in return for information about a criminal case against him. The court suspended two years of the sentence and allowed him to serve a year at home with an electronic tag.
Mar 01, 2021, 21:14 PM ISTFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy to face trial for corruption, influence peddling
Sarkozy, who is embroiled in several criminal investigations, denies any wrongdoing and has vowed to have all cases dismissed.
Mar 29, 2018, 22:47 PM ISTNicolas Sarkozy knocked out of French presidential race
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy crashed out of the presidential election on Sunday, suffering a humiliating defeat in the first round of the rightwing primary.
Nov 21, 2016, 06:07 AM IST