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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s chances of returning to office suffered a blow after he was found guilty by a Paris court of corruption.
The 66-year-old was sentenced to a one-year prison term for offering to pull strings to help a magistrate land a prestigious job in return for a favour —although the French legal system means he’s unlikely to serve jail time. His lawyer and the court official were also convicted.
“Sarkozy used his status as former French president,” said Presiding Judge Christine Mée on Monday as she read out the court’s decision. She said the wrongdoing
The 66-year-old was sentenced to a one-year prison term for offering to pull strings to help a magistrate land a prestigious job in return for a favour —although the French legal system means he’s unlikely to serve jail time. His lawyer and the court official were also convicted.
“Sarkozy used his status as former French president,” said Presiding Judge Christine Mée on Monday as she read out the court’s decision. She said the wrongdoing
