Mitterrand’s Son to Be Released on Bail

A French court ordered the release of late President Francois Mitterrand’s son but asked that his Swiss bank accounts be frozen during an investigation of alleged arms sales to Angola. Jean-Christophe Mitterrand, 54, who has been in jail since Dec. 21, will spend at least one more night. Bail was set at $725,000 and will be paid today, Mitterrand’s lawyer said. Upon release, Mitterrand will have to surrender his passport and report once a week to his local police station. Mitterrand was an Africa advisor to the late president from 1986 to 1992. He is under investigation for alleged complicity in weapons trafficking and for misuse of power.