Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to three years for corruption

PARIS: In a historic ruling, the 66-year-old former French premier Nicolas Sarkozy handed a three-year sentence after he got convicted for corruption and obtaining illegal favours. However, the Paris court suspended the two-year sentence over influence peddling. The judge while announcing the verdict remarked that Sarkozy was perfectly informed about committing such illegal activities as … Continue reading Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to three years for corruption