This Wednesday, September 20, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy filed a complaint for death threats. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the opening of an investigation.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy filed a complaint on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after receiving death threats against himself and his son Jean. “Nicolas Sarkozy filed a complaint today at the police station in the 16th arrondissement for death threats made against him and his son,” the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed, confirming information from Actu17.
An investigation has been opened. According to reports, the former head of state, currently promoting his latest book “Le temps des combats” (The Time of Struggles), was targeted during a phone call received last Sunday by his sister. The caller reportedly stated that he “wishes for the death of Nicolas and Jean Sarkozy as soon as possible. That they die.”
Following this complaint, a preliminary investigation has been opened for repeated death threats, entrusted to the Brigade for the Suppression of Offenses Against Persons, as confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office to Actu.fr.
