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Macron slams 'unacceptable' threats to judge after Sarkozy court ruling

Nicolas Sarkozy speaks to journalists after the verdict in his trial in Paris, 25 September. REUTERS - Stephanie Lecocq

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined a chorus of condemnation of threats made against the judge who last week convicted and jailed former president Nicolas Sarkozy on conspiracy charges.

Sarkozy was sentenced last Thursday to five years in prison – with an order for imminent detention – for allowing his closest aides to court former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in search of campaign funds for his successful 2007 run for the presidency.

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