Nicolas Sarkozy Begins 5-Year Solitary Sentence Amid Libya Scandal in Paris

Former President of France Nicolas Sarkozy begins a five-year prison sentence in Paris due to his involvement in a Libya scandal, marking a historic moment for French political accountability.

• Nicolas Sarkozy, the 70-year-old former President of France, is set to start his five-year prison sentence on October 21st in La Santé prison, Paris.
• Sarkozy was convicted last month for corruption related to Libya, making him the first post-war French leader to serve time behind bars.
• The prison conditions for Nicolas Sarkozy are expected to be solitary or in a unit designated for vulnerable prisoners, underscoring the serious nature of his sentencing.