The highest court in France, the Cour de Cassation, confirmed on Wednesday the verdict by which the former president of that country, Nicolas Sarkozy, was convicted of corruption and influence peddling.
Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, appealed a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling, in which he was sentenced to three years in prison.
As Reuters reports, the two-year sentences were suspended and suspended, so Sarkozy will wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year.
Sarkozy was previously found guilty by a first-instance court of attempting to bribe a judge and selling influence in exchange for confidential information about a 2007 investigation into his campaign finances.
Sarkozy will comply with the terms of the conviction but will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, his lawyer told AFP.
As stated, the Court's decision means that Sarkozy will not be eligible to run for office within three years.
Reuters reminds that Sarkozy will be tried next year on charges of corruption and illegal financing related to allegations of Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign.
As stated, if he is found guilty "in the case of Libya", Sarkozy could receive up to 10 years in prison.
Sarkozy has denied any wrongdoing.
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