Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour following his conviction for corruption and influence peddling, marking him as the second former head of state to lose this distinction. Currently facing additional charges related to campaign financing from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Sarkozy could face further legal repercussions, including prison time.
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