Official Letter: 201-cd-0238
The letter from the French Ministry of Justice explains that extradition is not granted to individuals with French nationality at the time of the alleged offense, and that subsequent loss of nationality does not affect this rule. It outlines relevant articles of the French Code of Criminal Procedure. The letter is sent via the U.S. Embassy in Paris to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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The letter from the French Ministry of Justice explains that extradition is not granted to individuals with French nationality at the time of the alleged offense, and that subsequent loss of nationality does not affect this rule. It outlines relevant articles of the French Code of Criminal Procedure. The letter is sent via the U.S. Embassy in Paris to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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