Things to know about Nicolas Sarkozy, France's new prison inmate who used to be president Updated 33 mins ago Nicolas Sarkozy, once France's most powerful figure, is now in Paris' La Santé prison. He's serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy related to his 2007 campaign financing. This marks the first time a modern French ex-president has been incarcerated. Sarkozy, known for his tough stance on crime, now faces the reality of prison life. He is appealing his conviction and maintains his innocence. Despite his legal troubles, Sarkozy still has influential friends, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Sarkozy's life has been marked by controversy, from his lavish lifestyle, which earned him the nickname “President Bling-Bling”, to his polarizing political career.

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