Bernard Bajolet, ex-chief of France's DGSE, receives a suspended one-year prison sentence for his role in an attempted extortion involving DGSE agents and businessman Alain Dumenil.
Two French police officers received three-year suspended sentences for intentionally colliding with motorcyclist Hugo Van Rooij on the A4 highway in October 2025, marking a strict judicial response to police violence.
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy has launched a book tour to promote his prison memoir, while restricting media access at events following his recent release.
Tarbes Mayor Gérard Trémège receives a suspended sentence and political leaders react, foreshadowing shifts in local politics.
Louis F., a 23-year-old student, received a suspended prison sentence and community service for vandalizing Robert Badinter's grave just before the latter's Pantheon transfer.
Ouaihid Ben Faïza's unescorted temporary release from Vendin-le-Vieil prison to attend a job interview sparks debate between prison unions and advocates for rehabilitation.
Boualem Sansal, released from Algerian prison after a year, will give his first interview on France 2, highlighting ongoing Franco-Algerian diplomatic tensions.
Marseille Ecologist party suspends Hassen Hammou over corruption charges involving a minor, with legal proceedings ongoing and Hammou maintaining innocence.
The Paris Court of Appeal has barred former President Nicolas Sarkozy from contacting Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, who defends his controversial prison visit amidst legal and political backlash.
Nicolas Sarkozy was released after 20 days in prison, drawing relief from the right and skepticism from the left about judicial fairness.
Nicolas Sarkozy was released from prison after 20 days under judicial control, including restrictions barring contact with Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin and travel outside France.