Sarkozy's Response to Charges and His Sentence
September 28, 2025
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy declared that he will not plead guilty to charges against him, despite receiving a five-year prison sentence. In an interview, he stated his intent to prove his integrity. He mentioned that he does not expect presidential pardon from Emmanuel Macron, as he has already filed an appeal against the ruling. Sarkozy argued that the charges are based on a forged document and stated that judicial procedures violated the limits of the rule of law. His sentence also includes a five-year ban from holding political office.