Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, awaits a pivotal ruling from the Court of Cassation on Wednesday regarding his conviction for illegal campaign financing during his 2012 reelection bid. The court will determine whether to uphold or overturn his one-year prison sentence, half of which is suspended, for exceeding the legal spending limit by nearly double the allowed €22.5 million ($25.5 million). This decision follows his recent release from a 20-day incarceration in Paris’ La Santé prison, stemming from a separate case involving alleged secret financing from Libya during his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy, 70, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. If the Court of Cassation confirms the conviction, it will mark a definitive legal conclusion, barring further appeals. The court’s role is to ensure proper application of legal procedures rather than re-examining the case’s merits. Additionally, Sarkozy faces an upcoming appeal trial in the Libya case, scheduled from March 16 to June 3, where he was previously sentenced to five years for criminal association related to campaign financing. Amid these legal battles, Sarkozy is set to release a memoir titled “Diary of a Prisoner,” reflecting on his recent incarceration. The former president’s legal woes also include preliminary charges for alleged witness tampering in the Libya case, with his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, similarly implicated. Sarkozy’s legacy continues to be marred by these controversies, including a prior conviction for corruption and influence peddling, which led to the revocation of his Legion of Honor medal.