court filing: 20-cr-60838-AJNT Document 1032 Filed 06/23/23 Page 9 of 15
Summary
The document discusses the extradition of Ms. Maxwell, citing expert opinions from Mr. Julié and David Perry, which contradict the government's assertions on the likelihood of extradition from France and the U.K. It argues that extradition is legally permissible and likely under the relevant treaties and laws.
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The document argues that Ms. Maxwell's extradition cannot be contested on the basis of French citizenship since she is no longer a French national, and that her agreement to waive citizenship and contest extradition demonstrates her commitment to abide by release conditions. It also disputes the government's claims that she is a flight risk and argues that the proposed conditions of release are sufficient to ensure her appearance at trial.
Expert Opinion/Legal Brief: 2016-08-03-Adj-Def-#110821, ECF#3187
The document discusses the UK's extradition law under the 2003 Act, highlighting exceptions and bars to extradition, and the rarity of the Secretary of State's power to refuse extradition. It notes that extradition procedures are designed to be streamlined and typically conclude within two years. The author, David Perry QC, provides context for understanding the application of these laws in a specific case involving Ms Maxwell.
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The US Attorney's office filed a letter with the court alleging that David Markus, appellate counsel for Ghislaine Maxwell, violated Local Rule 23.1 by making extrajudicial statements to the media, including an opinion piece in the New York Daily News. The government requests the court to order Markus to comply with the rule to prevent interference with a fair trial.
Court Filing: 51
The document is a court filing that includes a Memorandum Opinion and Order from U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's request to modify a protective order. The court denies Maxwell's request to file certain materials under seal in civil cases, and it adopts the Government's proposed redactions to Maxwell's letter motion. The document also includes a separate court filing related to a motion to intervene by David A. Golden in a case involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Expert Opinion: 103-2
The document is an addendum opinion by David Perry QC on the extradition law of England and Wales, specifically addressing Ghislaine Maxwell's case. It concludes that Maxwell's extradition to the US is highly likely due to her breach of bail and the unlikelihood of successfully resisting extradition. The opinion also clarifies the limited grounds on which the Secretary of State can refuse extradition.
Expert Opinion/Declaration: 201-07-003230-AdmitDocID010321
The document discusses the Secretary of State's exceptional power to bar extradition under the Extradition Act 2003 and notes that it has been exercised only once since the enactment of the Act. It also highlights the typical timescales for extradition proceedings arising from US requests. The author, David Perry QC, concludes that none of the bars or exceptions to extradition would arise in Ms Maxwell's case based on currently known information.
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