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This legal analysis, authored by William Julié, discusses the factors making it highly likely that the French government would extradite Ms Ghislaine Maxwell to the United States. It considers the Extradition Treaty between the USA and France, Ms Maxwell's dual American and French nationalities, her ties to the USA, and the unlikelihood of France prosecuting her for crimes committed in the USA, especially if she fled France in violation of bail.
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| William JULIÉ | avocat à la cour – attorney at law |
Author of the legal analysis/opinion
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| Ms Ghislaine Maxwell |
Subject of the extradition discussion, holds American and French nationality, has ties to the USA
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| French government | government agency |
Discussed in relation to issuing and executing an extradition decree against Ms Maxwell, and potential prosecution
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Party to Extradition Treaty with France, source of extradition requests, location of alleged crimes and witnesses
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Referred to in the context of extradition requests and Ms Maxwell's nationality and ties
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| French authorities | government agency |
Competent authorities involved in extradition decisions and cooperation with US authorities
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| Supreme Court | court |
Mentioned in footnote regarding past extradition decisions involving requests from the United States
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| wjadvocats.com | law firm/company |
Website associated with William Julié's law practice
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2020-12-14
Analysis of factors influencing the likelihood of the French government extraditing Ms Ghislaine Maxwell to the USA, considering the Extradition Treaty, her nationalities, and potential flight from bail conditions.
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William Julié, an attorney, is providing an analysis concerning Ms Maxwell's potential extradition.
Ms Ghislaine Maxwell holds American nationality and has substantial ties to the USA.
The document discusses 'the benefit of her French nationality' in the context of extradition.
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 97-22 Filed 12/14/20 Page 23 of 30
William JULIÉ
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
a United States citizen. Thus, there is no precedent to draw from in that
regard. However, it is our view that under the specific and unique facts of this case, it is
highly unlikely that the French government would refuse to issue and execute an
extradition decree against Ms Maxwell because of several critical factors.
regard. However, it is our view that under the specific and unique facts of this case, it is
highly unlikely that the French government would refuse to issue and execute an
extradition decree against Ms Maxwell because of several critical factors.
78. First, under the applicable Extradition Treaty between the USA and France, a State party
may refuse extradition on the basis of nationality, however if it does so, it is obliged to
prosecute the requested person itself, on the basis of the conduct and the allegations
contained in the request. In the case of Ms Ghislaine Maxwell, it is highly unlikely that the
French government would be inclined to conducting such prosecution, considering that all
the relevant facts were committed in the USA, a long time ago, and that witnesses are also
located in the USA.
may refuse extradition on the basis of nationality, however if it does so, it is obliged to
prosecute the requested person itself, on the basis of the conduct and the allegations
contained in the request. In the case of Ms Ghislaine Maxwell, it is highly unlikely that the
French government would be inclined to conducting such prosecution, considering that all
the relevant facts were committed in the USA, a long time ago, and that witnesses are also
located in the USA.
79. Secondly, France is mindful to preserve its good extradition relations with the United
States, as evidenced by a number of recent cases we reviewed or conducted in which
French competent authorities proved highly cooperative with US authorities. If Ms
Ghislaine Maxwell were to flee to France, and the USA decided to issue an extradition
request, it would be difficult for French authorities – from a diplomatic point of view – to
deny such an extradition request, considering that no legal bar applies. ³⁷
States, as evidenced by a number of recent cases we reviewed or conducted in which
French competent authorities proved highly cooperative with US authorities. If Ms
Ghislaine Maxwell were to flee to France, and the USA decided to issue an extradition
request, it would be difficult for French authorities – from a diplomatic point of view – to
deny such an extradition request, considering that no legal bar applies. ³⁷
80. Thirdly, the fact that Ms Ghislaine Maxwell also holds American nationality, and has
substantial ties to the USA, would, in all likelihood, be taken into account by the French
government as one more element weighing in favor of extradition.
substantial ties to the USA, would, in all likelihood, be taken into account by the French
government as one more element weighing in favor of extradition.
81. Similarly, and fourthly, the fact that Ms Ghislaine Maxwell signed a legally binding
Waiver under US law, and would have subsequently fled to France in violation of her bail
conditions, could equally be taken into account by the French government as an incentive
not to grant Ms Ghislaine Maxwell the benefit of her French nationality as a ban to
extradition.
Waiver under US law, and would have subsequently fled to France in violation of her bail
conditions, could equally be taken into account by the French government as an incentive
not to grant Ms Ghislaine Maxwell the benefit of her French nationality as a ban to
extradition.
William Julié
³⁷ Of the 36 reported Supreme Court decisions involving extradition requests from the United States in the last 20
years, the French authorities granted extradition in 34 of these cases. Lower court decisions granting extradition
were quashed only twice for procedural deficiencies not at issue in this case.
years, the French authorities granted extradition in 34 of these cases. Lower court decisions granting extradition
were quashed only twice for procedural deficiencies not at issue in this case.
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