French ex-president Sarkozy to get electronic tag
Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president (2007-2012), will be fitted with an electronic tag starting February 7 after being convicted of corruption. The court found he attempted to bribe a judge in exchange for favors. Sarkozy, 70, will have restricted movement but can seek conditional release due to his age. He is also facing a separate trial for illegal campaign financing, running until April 10.
Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president (2007-2012), will be fitted with an electronic tag starting February 7 after being convicted of corruption. The court found he attempted to bribe a judge in exchange for favors. Sarkozy, 70, will have restricted movement but can seek conditional release due to his age. He is also facing a separate trial for illegal campaign financing, running until April 10.
