The former French president plans on appealing the ruling that found him guilty of founding a 'corruption pact' with his lawyer and a judge

But court allows former head of state, 66, to serve out his time under house arrest; sentence can be appealed; charges relate to his unsuccessful 2012 reelection attempt

Former president accused of taking cavalier attitude toward trial over alleged campaign finance violations, dating back to failed 2012 re-election bid

66-year-old politician found guilty of illegally obtaining information from magistrate; faces another trial for illegal financing of 2012 campaign

'The families wanted these plaques to be in a square, a place alive with laughter and swings,' Paris mayor says at dedication; Toulouse to debate its own tribute