France: request for release granted, Sarkozy on probation

Milan, 10 November (LaPresse) – The Paris Court of Appeal has granted the request for release of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been detained in La Santé prison since 21 October. The former president will be placed on probation. ‘The court declares the request for release admissible and places him under judicial supervision,’ said the president of the Court of Appeal. This was reported by the broadcaster Bfmtv.