- A Paris appeal court on Monday considered a request for the release of Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, from prison.
- Sarkozy began serving a five-year sentence less than three weeks ago for criminal conspiracy related to financing his 2007 election campaign with Libyan funds.
- Speaking via video conference from prison, Sarkozy, 70, denied any wrongdoing and stated he never sought funds from Moammar Gadhafi.
- The Advocate General recommended Sarkozy's release under judicial supervision, with a decision from the court expected on Monday afternoon.
- If granted, Sarkozy could be released within hours, though he faces further legal proceedings, including an appeal trial and other ongoing investigations.
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