Nicolas Sarkozy has been pictured leaving his home as the former French president prepares to enter prison, where he will begin his five-year sentence.
The 70-year-old held hands with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy on Tuesday morning ahead of travelling to Paris’ La Sante prison.
He was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential election campaign.
As he prepared to begin his prison term, he posted a message on social media repeating his claims that he is an “innocent man” and said he feels a “deep sorrow for France”.
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