Overview
- Darmanin met Sarkozy at La Santé on October 29 for about 45 minutes in the presence of the prison director, then spoke with prison staff about security.
- Roughly 29–30 lawyers filed a complaint with the Cour de justice de la République alleging illegal conflict of interest linked to the visit and to his prior public comments.
- The filing argues he "took a position" in a matter he oversees as justice minister, citing his expressions of sadness and personal ties to Sarkozy.
- The Justice Ministry contends that verifying detention and safety for a former head of state is part of the minister’s administrative duties.
- Sarkozy remains in custody after a five-year sentence in the Libyan financing case, with an appeal lodged and a request for release pending judicial review.