"Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be freed from Paris' La Sante prison later on Monday, just three weeks after a judge ordered him to begin serving his sentence. Sarkozy was imprisoned after his conviction for permitting close collaborators and unofficial intermediaries to approach dictator Muammar Gaddafi's regime to to obtain or try to obtain financial support in Libya for the purpose of securing campaign financing for his 2007 presidential bid. He was sentenced to five years."
"The Court of Appeal granted his request for release on Monday, imposing tight restrictions while his appeal proceeds. It follows the support of prosecutors, who told the court they were satisfied his track record of appearing in court and cooperating with police investigations justified easing his detention conditions. Sarkozy insisted he will not attempt to leave France or shirk the retrial, which is now expected in March. Fleeing justice would mean admitting, he told judges during a hearing."
Nicolas Sarkozy will be released from Paris' La Sante prison after three weeks in custody, following a judge's order to begin serving a five-year sentence for permitting close collaborators and intermediaries to approach Muammar Gaddafi's regime to obtain financial support for his 2007 presidential campaign. The Court of Appeal granted release with tight restrictions while his appeal is pending, backed by prosecutors who cited his court appearances and cooperation with investigations. He is barred from contacting co-defendants, individuals linked to the Libya financing case including Saif Gaddafi, members of his ministerial team and the Justice Minister. Sarkozy maintains his innocence, vows not to flee, and described prison as a nightmare; his lawyer reported night disturbances and death threats.
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