Sarkozy's Legal Woes Continue: Court Upholds Conviction

France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing related to his 2012 re-election bid. Sarkozy, who recently served nearly a month in jail for a separate case, faces a one-year prison sentence with possibilities for alternative arrangements.

In a significant legal development, France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has confirmed the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for illegal campaign financing during his unsuccessful 2012 re-election campaign.

The court's decision comes amid a series of legal challenges faced by Sarkozy, who was recently incarcerated for almost a month in another legal matter.

The ruling upholds a one-year prison sentence for the 70-year-old politician, half of which can potentially be served through alternative methods such as electronic monitoring.

(With inputs from agencies.)