Overview
- Louis Sarkozy said on Instagram on October 24 that he and his wife, Natali Husic, became parents and shared a photo alongside a quote from José Martí.
- The baby boy was born on October 23 and was named Sylla Nicolas Sarkozy, with Nicolas chosen in tribute to his grandfather.
- Nicolas Sarkozy has been held at La Santé since October 21 following his conviction in the Libya financing case.
- Prison unions criticized the decision to have two armed police officers accompany the former president in custody, which Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez defended on security grounds.
- His lawyers have filed a request for release that is expected to be reviewed before December 21, after Louis Sarkozy earlier called for and later thanked a silent show of public support.