Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy, who served as France's president from 2007 to 2012, has become the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned after being convicted of conspiring to fund his 2007 election campaign with illicit funds from Libya’s former leader, Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy began serving a five-year sentence on October 21st at La Santé prison in Paris. The case highlights significant issues regarding political corruption and the enforcement of justice against high-profile figures. Recent developments include his imprisonment and subsequent events such as inmates filming within the prison despite mobile phone bans, raising questions about security measures. Additionally, Sarkozy has been targeted with death threats while incarcerated, according to reports from the prosecutor's office. This situation underscores ongoing concerns over both political integrity and prisoner safety in France.