Sarkozy Fitted with Monitor After Graft Conviction

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been fitted with an electronic ankle monitor following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling, marking a first for a French head of state. The Court of Cassation upheld the guilty verdict, requiring Sarkozy to serve a one-year sentence under house arrest, where he is restricted to his home from 8 pm to 8 am, with exceptions for trial attendance. Sarkozy was found guilty of attempting to bribe a judge for confidential information, with his lawyer and the judge also convicted. As he turns 70, Sarkozy is eligible to apply for conditional release, although he continues to face legal challenges, including a trial for alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya's Gaddafi. Despite these legal issues, Sarkozy remains a significant political figure in France. His legal team plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, contesting the influence peddling conviction.