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France puts a former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, behind bars
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to begin a five-year prison sentence for illegal campaign financing, marking the first time a former president is imprisoned in modern France. Found guilty of "criminal conspiracy" related to his 2007 campaign, Sarkozy maintains his innocence and will appeal the ruling. His case has sparked a national debate on judicial impartiality and accountability for politicians.

