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Nicolas Sarkozy: Former French president arrives at prison to start five-year sentence

Nicolas Sarkozy entered La Santé Prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy tied to Libyan funding of his 2007 campaign in exchange for diplomatic favors. Dozens of police motorbikes and vehicles escorted the former president, who waved to supporters before arriving at the facility, where he may be held in solitary or in a 'VIP wing.' On X, he called himself innocent, denounced a 'judicial scandal' and 'vengeance,' said he will appeal, and noted support from family and friends. It marks the first time a modern French ex-leader has spent time behind bars.

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