FRENCH REPERCUSSIONS: SARKOZY'S LEGION OF HONOR STRIPPED
Former French president loses Legion of Honor decoration
That sly politico, Nikki the Snake-Sarkozy, has officially lost his shiniest French feather, the Legion of Honor, following his conviction for shady business practices. This reprimand comes during a publication on June 15, as stated in a government decree.
Chapters* Move Along, Nothing to See Here* Nikki's Scandalous Tenure* Losing the Legion of Honor: A Matter of Course* Sarkozy's Legal Maneuvers* A Separate Trial Facing Sarkozy* A Pending Verdict and a Seven-Year Sentence* An Influential Figure Regardless of His Troubles
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Move Along, Nothing to See Here
Nikki, a former French president from 2007-2012, has been drowning in legal woes ever since he lost the bruising presidential election. Despite the recent judgment, he still dons an electronic bracelet instead of serving a one-year jail sentence, thanks to an appeals court last year.
Nikki's Scandalous Tenure
From illicit attempts to influence a judge to receiving alleged campaign financing from the late Libyan dictator Moamar Gadhafi, Nikki has had more skeletons in his closet than a graveyard.
Losing the Legion of Honor: A Matter of Course
Given the regulations of the Legion of Honor, the revocation of Nikki's award was pretty much a foregone conclusion. The rules of the order generally target those convicted for serious crimes. With Nikki getting a conviction for corruption and influencing peddling, his medal was as good as gone[2][3][5].
Sarkozy's Legal Maneuvers
Determined to clear his name, Nikki has decided to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). While his electronic tag was removed this month, he's still got this last chance to fight for his reputation.
A Separate Trial Facing Sarkozy
In a twist of karmic justice, Nikki is now on trial in a separate case, facing charges for accepting illegal campaign financing in a shady deal with the late Moamar Gadhafi[4]. The court will announce its verdict in September, with prosecutors asking for a seven-year sentence for Nikki, who vigorously denies the charges[4].
A Pending Verdict and a Seven-Year Sentence
Despite his legal troubles, Nikki still wields significant power on the right, and has regular meetings with current French President Emmanuel Macron[4].
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Corruption Throughout History
While it's a shame that Nikki has been brought down by corruption, it's not an uncommon pitfall for the powerful. Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain was the first head of state to have the Legion of Honor revoked due to his treason and collaboration with the enemy during WWII[2][3][4].
Other notable figures who lost their awards due to misconduct or scandal include Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and cyclist Lance Armstrong, who were stripped of their awards due to sexual assault allegations and doping scandals, respectively[2].
Key Points
- Nikki, a former French president, was stripped of the Legion of Honor following his conviction for corruption.
- While the Legion of Honor generally targets those convicted of serious crimes, it's not uncommon for corruption to tarnish the reputations of powerful figures throughout history.
- Despite his legal troubles and pending verdict, Nikki remains a significant figure on the right and has regular meetings with the current French president.
- Amidst war-and-conflicts, politics, and numerous scandals, human rights continue to take a backseat as the Former French President, Nikki the Snake-Sarkozy, faces another trial for illegal campaign financing.
- The policy-and-legislation surrounding the Legion of Honor highlights the consequences of corruption, with Sarkozy losing his prestigious award due to his conviction for shady business practices.
- The general-news landscape has been dominated by the Sarkozy trial, with significant discussions surrounding crime-and-justice, as Sarkozy seeks to appeal his conviction and pending seven-year sentence.
