Tuesday, Nov 11

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is released under judicial supervision pending appeal of his five-year sentence for conspiracy over Libyan campaign funding.

Wednesday, Oct 22

Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence for criminal conspiracy, benefiting from police protection and remaining defiant about his innocence.

Tuesday, Oct 14

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to serve a five-year prison term, becoming the first ex-leader jailed in France for corruption.

Friday, Sep 26

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy faces a five-year prison sentence for his role in securing illegal funding from Libya for his 2007 election campaign.

Monday, Jun 16

Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of France's Legion of Honor following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling.

Friday, Jan 10

Nicolas Sarkozy vehemently denies accusations of illicit financing from Libya during his 2007 presidential campaign, calling it a "conspiracy."

Thursday, Jan 09

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy insists he never received Libyan funding for his campaigns as he faces serious corruption charges in trial.

Tuesday, Jan 07

Sarkozy's lawyers contend that the court lacks jurisdiction in the trial regarding alleged Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign.

Monday, Jan 06

Nicolas Sarkozy and others face serious charges in a trial related to alleged Libyan campaign financing, risking prison and heavy fines.

Monday, Jan 06

Nicolas Sarkozy's trial begins over allegations of receiving illegal campaign funding from Gaddafi, a major scandal in French political history.