Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty for illegal campaign financing of his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid.
Sarkozy was not present at the Paris court for the verdict’s announcement.
The court stated that Sarkozy “knew” the legal limit was at stake and “voluntarily” failed to supervise additional expenses.
Prosecutors requested a six-month prison term, as well as a six-month suspended sentence and a fine of 3,750 euros ($4,354).
Thursday's verdict comes after Sarkozy, 66, was found guilty on March 1 of corruption and influence peddling in another case. He was given one year in prison and two years suspended in that case but is free pending appeal.
