Sarkozy Braces for Prison Time, Declares He’s 'Not Afraid' of Consequences

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to begin a five-year prison sentence for illicit campaign funding from Libya, asserting he is not afraid of incarceration.

• Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, will begin his five-year prison sentence on October 21 at La Santé Prison in Paris for seeking campaign funds from Libya in 2007.
• Despite the legal challenges, Sarkozy expressed calmness and readiness, stating to La Tribune Dimanche that he has already packed his bags and is not afraid of prison.
• The conviction stems from allegations that Sarkozy received substantial financial support from Libya during his 2007 presidential campaign, raising serious questions about campaign finance integrity in France.