Paris, France – The Paris Court of Appeal today began hearing the request for release filed by lawyers for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. He was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with the alleged Libyan financing of his presidential campaign.
This request for release comes immediately after Sarkozy entered La Santé prison in Paris on October 21st.
Sarkozy appears before judges via video link
Former President Sarkozy is scheduled to appear before appeals court judges today via video link. The court is likely to make its decision regarding his release later today.
Despite Sarkozy’s appeal, he remains imprisoned under the provisional enforcement of his sentence. This prompted his lawyers to quickly file a request for his release.
