Sarkozy Cancels Prison Visits After MPs’ Inspection Attempt Sparks Scrutiny of Reported Privileges

Overview

• Europe 1 reports that Nicolas Sarkozy postponed meetings with his family and his attorney after two La France Insoumise deputies arrived unannounced to examine his detention conditions, accompanied by journalists.
• Deputies Danièle Obono and Hugo Bernalisis were refused access to his cell, which requires the inmate’s consent, though lawmakers may inspect shared areas of a prison.
• RTL cites prison sources alleging preferential conditions, including up to four family visits weekly versus the legal minimum of three, longer visit durations, isolation with adjacent empty cells, and curated meals; Sarkozy’s defense disputes these claims.
• Interior Minister Laurent Nunez says two armed special‑unit officers guard Sarkozy around the clock due to unspecified threats.
• Attorney Christophe Ingrain says Sarkozy has no privileges, describes any fourth visit as an administrative decision tied to isolation, notes he forgoes yard time, and says the Paris appeals court should review the release request in roughly two weeks.