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French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence

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375 points begueradj | 4 comments | 22 Oct 25 05:49 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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littlestymaar ◴[22 Oct 25 06:36 UTC] No.45665583[source]▶
For context, it's not even the first time he's condemned, but this time the crime was sever enough so he couldn't avoid prison.

He delayed the case enough (almost 13 years) so that he's now more than 70 though and I doubt he stays to long in prison because of his age.

But it's nice to see that he couldn't run away from justice forever and is finally in jail.

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mytailorisrich ◴[22 Oct 25 07:07 UTC] No.45665766[source]▶
He should not be in jail now.

His case is going to appeal but the court decided to still jail him now "provisionally" (exécution provisoire), which sounds like a political play. Coincidentally, the same is happening to Le Pen with respect to the decision to ban her from elections...

As for "delaying" the case, this is just the French court system for you. Everything takes years and years.

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1. kergonath ◴[22 Oct 25 07:45 UTC] No.45665976[source]▶
> His case is going to appeal but the court decided to still jail him now "provisionally" (exécution provisoire), which sounds like a political play.

No. That’s how it’s done, and he can thank himself because he introduced the process himself. It’s utterly disgusting to hear him bloviating about criminals in 2007 and now whining because he’s on the receiving end. Shameless.

The law is the law. He’s been convicted enough and he belongs in jail.

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2. nassimm ◴[22 Oct 25 08:00 UTC] No.45666074[source]▶
The court was motivated by the exceptional gravity of his crimes, as is allowed by French law

In the absence of any element pointing to the partiality of the judges, one cannot assume this was politically motivated

3. byroot ◴[22 Oct 25 08:01 UTC] No.45666087[source]▶
Over 85% of people sentenced with 2 years or more await their appeal in jail, at least initially.

I personally agree with you that shouldn’t be the case, but given Sarkozy made his entire political career about being tough on crime and harsher mandatory sentencing, I’d be appalled if he received any sort of special treatment.

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4. Arnt ◴[22 Oct 25 08:34 UTC] No.45666305{3}[source]▶
Thank you so much for that number. It's a relevant fact, and while many people posted their opinions, you alone mentioned that fact.