Prison
Nicolas Sarkozy to be incarcerated at La Santé prison this Tuesday
Jean Martin صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to be jailed this Tuesday morning at La Santé prison in Paris, following his conviction to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy in the Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign. Placed in isolation for security reasons, he plans to file an immediate release request due to his appeal. Political figures like Emmanuel Macron and Gérald Darmanin have voiced human support, while criticisms target the provisional execution of the sentence.
The lobas, women's hockey team formed in San Martín prison
In the Unidad Penitenciaria N°47 of San Martín, a group of female inmates formed the Las Lobas hockey team, replacing the routine of confinement with trainings and matches. The sport offers them dreams that go beyond the bars. “We changed the noise of the bars for the ball,” they express.
Robinho denies privileges and details routine in Tremembé prison
Former soccer player Robinho, convicted of collective rape, described in a video his routine at Tremembé prison in São Paulo, denying any privileges. He stated he is treated like other inmates and emphasized the focus on rehabilitation. The testimony was published by the Taubaté Community Council on YouTube.
Gérald Darmanin visits Nicolas Sarkozy at La Santé prison
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited former President Nicolas Sarkozy at La Santé prison on Wednesday evening, fulfilling a prior announcement. The meeting, in the presence of the prison director, lasted from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The visit has drawn criticism regarding judicial independence.
Two LFI deputies fail to meet Sarkozy in prison
Two La France insoumise deputies attempted to visit the isolation wing of La Santé prison to meet Nicolas Sarkozy, but their request was denied. Accompanied by journalists, Ugo Bernalicis and Danièle Obono invoked their parliamentary visitation rights, drawing criticism for 'voyeurism'. The incident led to the postponement of visits by the former president's family and lawyers.