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Sarkozy

British  
/ sɑːˈkɔːzɪ /

noun

  1. Nicolas (niːkɒˌlaː). born 1955, French centre-right politician, president of France from 2007 to 2012

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France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy at an appeals trial Tuesday said he was "innocent", rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

If convicted, Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Sarkozy has faced a series of legal issues since leaving office and has already received two definitive convictions in other cases.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He rubbed shoulders with mainstream dignitaries and establishment figures, including ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, who rarely missed a home game at Paris Saint-Germain.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Sarkozy, 70, was handed the one-year sentence in 2024 of which six months were suspended, meaning they could be served by wearing an electronic tag instead of going to jail.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

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