Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 07:43 PM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has released "A Prisoner's Diary," detailing his 20 days in La Santé prison in Paris. Sarkozy, prisoner number 320535, was incarcerated after being found guilty of criminal association related to illegal campaign financing from Libya's Colonel Gaddafi two decades ago. The book describes his experiences in a 12-square-meter cell, his interactions with prison staff, and his reflections on justice and politics. Sarkozy chose to exercise indoors rather than in the prison yard and was released after three weeks following an appeal from his lawyer. The memoir also recounts the support he received from well-wishers during his imprisonment.

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