Me neither! I think some "investigative journalist" (hahah sounds funnier every time I say it) should check the bank accounts of all the folks with the authority to release Paris early for unusually large deposits.
I got 20 bucks sez cash crossed palms on this one!
I would take that bet personally. Although this is surely a case of “one law for all, except for some rich kids”, I would be surprised if it was arranged so crudely. Probably more on the “scratch my back, ill scratch yours”.
Be on the lookout for favors paid back in 3-4 years time.