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This legal document, authored by French attorney William Julié, provides an analysis of the potential extradition of Ghislaine Maxwell from the USA to France. Julié argues that despite her French citizenship, French authorities would likely grant an extradition request because the US-France extradition treaty does not prohibit extraditing nationals. He further states that factors like her US citizenship, a signed waiver, and the obligation for France to try her if extradition is denied, make her return to the USA highly probable, especially in a scenario where she had fled in violation of bail.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| William JULIÉ | avocat à la cour – attorney at law |
Author of the document, providing a legal opinion on extradition procedures between the USA and France.
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| Ms Maxwell | Subject of extradition analysis |
The individual whose potential extradition from the USA to France is being analyzed in the document.
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| Ms Ghislaine Maxwell | Subject of extradition analysis |
Full name of the individual whose potential extradition is being analyzed, mentioned in the context of her French cit...
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Organizations (6)
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| US Government | Government |
Mentioned as the entity that would make an extradition request to French Authorities.
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| French Authorities | Government agency |
The competent bodies in France to receive and process an extradition request.
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| Investigating Chamber of the competent Court of appeal | Judicial body |
The French judicial body with jurisdiction over the legality of extradition requests from the USA to France.
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| French government | Government |
The executive body considered unlikely to refuse an extradition decree against Ms. Maxwell.
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| French courts | Judicial body |
Mentioned as the body that would be obligated to try Ms. Maxwell if extradition were not granted.
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| WJ Avocats | Law firm |
Inferred from the email address (wj@wjavocats.com) and website (www.wjavocats.com) in the footer, likely the firm of ...
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Timeline (2 events)
Analysis of a hypothetical extradition of Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell from the USA to France.
USA/France
A hypothetical scenario where Ms. Maxwell would have fled from the USA to France in violation of her bail conditions.
USA to France
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The country from which Ms. Maxwell might flee or be extradited.
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The country to which an extradition request would be made and where the legal analysis applies.
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Mentioned in the context of seeking extradition of a French citizen who was also a United States citizen.
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The office address provided in the footer of the document.
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Relationships (1)
William Julié, an attorney, is providing a detailed legal analysis of Ms. Maxwell's potential extradition, indicating a professional legal relationship (e.g., as counsel or an expert witness).
Key Quotes (3)
"As the principle against the extradition of nationals is not part of the Extradition Treaty between the USA and France, the Investigating Chamber of the Court of appeal would not oppose the extradition of Ms Ghislaine Maxwell on the ground that she is a French citizen."Source
— William JULIÉ
(Explaining that Ms. Maxwell's French citizenship would not prevent her extradition under the existing treaty.)
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"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..."Source
— William JULIÉ
(Stating the overall legal opinion that France would likely grant an extradition request for Ms. Maxwell.)
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"a failure by French authorities to grant extradition would result in an obligation to try Ms. Maxwell before French courts for the conduct described in the Indictment."Source
— William JULIÉ
(Describing the legal consequence for France if it were to deny the extradition request.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 97-22 Filed 12/14/20 Page 3 of 30
William JULIÉ
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
any extradition request from the US Government to the competent French Authorities
(“The Waiver”). (See Exhibit B).
(“The Waiver”). (See Exhibit B).
• All extradition requests from the USA to France must be examined by the Investigating
Chamber of the competent Court of appeal, which has jurisdiction over the legality of
extradition requests in France.
Chamber of the competent Court of appeal, which has jurisdiction over the legality of
extradition requests in France.
• Under the circumstances of this case, where Ms Maxwell would have fled from the USA
to France prior to her trial in violation of her bail conditions, it is highly likely that Ms
Maxwell would be placed in custody in France from the earliest stages of the extradition
proceedings.
to France prior to her trial in violation of her bail conditions, it is highly likely that Ms
Maxwell would be placed in custody in France from the earliest stages of the extradition
proceedings.
• As the principle against the extradition of nationals is not part of the Extradition Treaty
between the USA and France, the Investigating Chamber of the Court of appeal would
not oppose the extradition of Ms Ghislaine Maxwell on the ground that she is a French
citizen.
between the USA and France, the Investigating Chamber of the Court of appeal would
not oppose the extradition of Ms Ghislaine Maxwell on the ground that she is a French
citizen.
• The final decision to extradite and its execution would ultimately be a matter for the
executive.
executive.
• In the recent past, I am not aware that the French authorities would have had to address
the situation in which the United States sought extradition of a French citizen who was
also 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, namely: her
United States citizenship; the fact that she has signed an irrevocable Waiver in the USA;
the fact that in the present situation, the only way the issue would be raised in France is
if Ms. Maxwell would have already fled to France in violation of very strict bail
conditions, and the fact that a failure by French authorities to grant extradition would
result in an obligation to try Ms. Maxwell before French courts for the conduct described
in the Indictment. Finally, France would be inclined to preserving the interests of the
USA for obvious diplomatic reasons.
the situation in which the United States sought extradition of a French citizen who was
also 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, namely: her
United States citizenship; the fact that she has signed an irrevocable Waiver in the USA;
the fact that in the present situation, the only way the issue would be raised in France is
if Ms. Maxwell would have already fled to France in violation of very strict bail
conditions, and the fact that a failure by French authorities to grant extradition would
result in an obligation to try Ms. Maxwell before French courts for the conduct described
in the Indictment. Finally, France would be inclined to preserving the interests of the
USA for obvious diplomatic reasons.
• With regard to timing, if the requested person has consented to extradition, the
Investigating Chamber must deliver its ruling no later than 14 working days after the
Investigating Chamber must deliver its ruling no later than 14 working days after the
51, rue Ampère - 75017 paris - tél. 01 88 33 51 80 – fax. 01 88 33 51 81 wj@wjavocats.com - 2
www.wjavocats.com - palais C1652
www.wjavocats.com - palais C1652
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