Added his wife: the former Prime Minister of France was sent to prison

The court sentenced ex-Prime Minister of France Francois Fillon to five years in prison in the case of financial violations, three of which-let. The scandal erupted during the presidential campaign of 2017 in which the Fillon was considered the main contender for victory. His wife also found guilty of complicity and concealment of the embezzlement of public funds. She was sentenced to three years probation.