On Friday, February 7, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who was convicted in December, will be fitted with an electronic bracelet. This was reported by a source from the judicial system to the BFMTV channel.
The former head of state was sentenced on December 18 to one year of imprisonment with the wearing of an electronic bracelet for his involvement in a case of wiretapping, corruption, and abuse of power. According to the channel, Sarkozy will be allowed to leave his home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and, with court permission, until 9:30 p.m. on days of court hearings.
Nicolas Sarkozy has also waived his international or representative duties, including those related to his status as a former president, the source added. This action is unprecedented for a former president. Sarkozy was found guilty of using his lawyer Thierry Herzog and senior judge of the Court of Cassation Gilbert Azibert to illegally obtain information and attempt to influence the Bettencourt case.
The judge, who set February 7 as the start date for the execution of the sentence, also noted that Sarkozy could apply for parole since he turned 70 on January 28. Additionally, an investigation is ongoing regarding the possible Libyan financing of his 2007 election campaign.
