Court Delivers Judgement On Nicholas Sarkozy Election Campaign Case

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy addresses the press next to his wife Carla Bruni after he was found guilty and says "I will assume my responsibilities. I will comply with the summons of justice. And if they absolutely want me to sleep in prison I will sleep in prison but with my head held high. I am innocent, this injustice is a scandal. I will not accuse myself of something I did not do" on September 25, 2025 in Paris, France. Former French president Sarkozy is charged with making a deal with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 presidential election campaign. The trial, which was held from January 6 to April 8, 2025, pitted the former president and 11 co-defendants against serious charges of corruption, concealment of embezzlement of Libyan public funds, illegal campaign financing and association of criminals. (Footage by Photo and Co/Getty Images)