#threats-against-judges

#threats-against-judges

Sarkozy was last week sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of criminal conspiracy over a scheme to get election campaign funds from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He said after the verdict that the hatred towards him definitely has no limits. Sarkozy, who denied wrongdoing and has appealed, will be informed next month when he is to begin his jail sentence.

Roberts stated that political rhetoric against judges can lead to serious threats or violence, stressing the need for caution from elected officials.