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Former French president Sarkozy begins 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered prison Tuesday to serve a five-year sentence. He is the first modern French ex-leader to be jailed. Sarkozy was convicted for illegally financing his 2007 election campaign with Libyan funds. Supporters gathered outside his home, expressing anger and injustice. Sarkozy stated he is an innocent man being locked up.