Nicolas Sarkozy, France's first ex-president to be imprisoned, has begun serving a five-year sentence for conspiracy related to campaign financing involving late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He entered La Santé prison amidst public support and continues to assert his innocence, while his lawyer has filed a request for his release. Sarkozy will be held in isolation to ensure his safety, with limited contact with other inmates.
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