Tag #Legion D'honneur

Why was Nicolas Sarkozy stripped of his Legion d'honneur?

Nicolas Sarkozy's Legion d'honneur was revoked due to his conviction on graft charges, a decision mandated by the award's rules which stipulate automatic forfeiture upon conviction of a crime involving at least a one-year prison sentence. This follows a conviction upheld last year, resulting in a one-year sentence served with an electronic ankle bracelet.