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Legal complaint filed against French justice minister over Sarkozy prison visit

France's Justice minister Gerald Darmanin at the Elysee Palace in Paris 19 February, 2025. © Thibault Camus / AP

A group of lawyers has filed a complaint against French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin for what they say is an "illegal conflict of interest," following his visit to former president Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a prison sentence.

In a complaint filed Thursday evening, the group of 30 lawyers argued that the minister's visit is likely to "undermine the public's trust in the justice system and its professionals."

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