Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy but acquitted of all other charges, including corruption, by a Paris court.

On Thursday, the 70-year-old was cleared of allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign was illegally financed by the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The court ruled that Sarkozy was not guilty of passive corruption, illegal campaign financing, or concealing the embezzlement of public funds.

However, he was convicted on the charge of criminal conspiracy. Sarkozy has consistently denied any wrongdoing, calling the case politically motivated during the three-month trial.

He remains free while he appeals the verdict, which delays any sentencing until a decision is made by an appeals court. Prosecutors have requested

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