Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves court in an ankle bracelet after losing corruption case appeal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the Paris Court of Appeals on Wednesday, May 17. Photo: Benoit Tessier/Reuters — © REUTERS
Henry SamuelTelegraph.co.uk
Nicolas Sarkozy was dealt a severe legal blow yesterday after he lost an appeal of his corruption charges but was allowed to leave court with an ankle bracelet.
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