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This document is a legal opinion written by French attorney William Julié regarding the extradition of French nationals to the United States. It was requested by Olivier Laude on behalf of Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team to support bail proceedings, arguing that French law permits extradition to the US and that Maxwell intends to waive her rights to fight such extradition in French courts. The document serves to assure US authorities that Maxwell would not be shielded by French non-extradition principles if she were released on bail and fled to France.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| William Julié | Attorney at Law / Author |
Author of the legal opinion regarding French extradition law.
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| Ghislaine Maxwell | Defendant / Subject |
Subject of the legal opinion, currently detained in the USA on charges relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Olivier Laude | Partner at Laude Esquier Champey |
Requested the report on behalf of Cohen & Gresser LLP.
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Associate of Defendant |
Mentioned in relation to charges against Maxwell regarding sexual activities with minor girls.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| William JULIÉ |
Law firm of the author.
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| Laude Esquier Champey |
French law firm representing Cohen & Gresser LLP.
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| Cohen & Gresser LLP |
US Counsel for Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell.
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| United States of America (USA) |
Jurisdiction where Maxwell is detained.
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| French Courts |
Jurisdiction discussed regarding extradition protection.
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| DOJ |
Department of Justice (referenced in footer stamp).
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Timeline (3 events)
1994-1997
Timeframe of alleged sexual activities involving Jeffrey Epstein and minor girls.
USA
2020-12-14
Document filed in court (Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN).
USA
Locations (3)
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Country discussed regarding extradition laws.
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Country requesting extradition/holding defendant.
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Address of William Julié's law office.
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Relationships (3)
Charges relating to her alleged role in sexual activities between Jeffrey Epstein and certain minor girls
Report written pursuant to a request from Olivier Laude
Acting on behalf of Cohen & Gresser LLP
Key Quotes (3)
"The extradition of a French national to the USA is legally permissible under French law."Source
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"Ms Maxwell is about to execute an irrevocable waiver of her right to seek the protection of the French Courts"Source
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"Ms Ghislaine Maxwell is being detained pre-trial on charges relating to her alleged role in sexual activities between Jeffrey Epstein and certain minor girls, from 1994 to 1997."Source
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 97-22 Filed 12/14/20 Page 2 of 30
William JULIÉ
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
William JULIÉ
avocat à la cour – attorney at law
Ghislaine Maxwell
Opinion on French Extradition Law
OVERVIEW
• This report was written pursuant to a request from Olivier Laude, a partner at the French firm Laude Esquier Champey acting on behalf of Cohen & Gresser LLP as counsel for Ms Ghislaine Maxwell, in the context of ongoing bail proceedings involving the latter in the United States of America (hereafter “USA”), where Ms Ghislaine Maxwell is being detained pre-trial on charges relating to her alleged role in sexual activities between Jeffrey Epstein and certain minor girls, from 1994 to 1997.
• Olivier Laude has instructed me to draft an opinion regarding the French extradition procedure and the possibility for Ms Ghislaine Maxwell to be extradited from France to the USA if she were to flee to France after being released on bail in the USA.
• As requested, I have attached a resume. (See Exhibit A).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The principle against the extradition of French nationals does not constitute a binding rule of international law and is not considered a constitutional principle under French law.
• The extradition of French nationals can be prohibited under the terms of an international treaty. However, the existing Extradition Treaty between France and the USA of 23 April 1996 does not contain such prohibition. As a result, the extradition of a French national to the USA is legally permissible under French law.
• In order to assure the US authorities that she will not attempt to contest her extradition as a French citizen or otherwise, we are informed that Ms Maxwell is about to execute an irrevocable waiver of her right to seek the protection of the French Courts to fight
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