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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his house with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on October 21, 2025, the day of his incarceration. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves his house with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on October 21, 2025, the day of his incarceration. © Sarah Meyssonnier, Reuters

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will go behind bars on Tuesday, starting a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libyan dictator Muammer Gaddafi in a stunning downfall for a leader once known for his swagger and taste for the global spotlight. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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