Sarkozy sentenced to one year, 6 months probation - Last hour. Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, was sentenced on appeal.
In the so-called "Bygmalion" case, relating to the illicit financing of his 2012 election campaign. The six months will be served with alternative measures decided between the judges and the accused in the next 30 days. The first instance he was sentenced to a year without parole, in the first case he was jailed for a year and a half.