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Hans Peterson

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Individual whose extradition to the US was denied by France in 2007

Mentioned in 4 documents. Roles: Individual whose extradition to the US was denied by France in 2007, example of a French national whose extradition was requested by the US, A dual French-American citizen whose extradition was denied by France in 2007, A dual French-American citizen whose extradition case is cited as a precedent

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Hans Peterson is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Expert Opinion/Declaration: 103-1

The document is an expert opinion by French lawyer William Julié on the extradition laws between the US and France. Julié argues that the French Minister of Justice's letter, which stated that France does not extradite its citizens outside the EU, is misleading and that the Extradition Treaty between the US and France gives France discretion to extradite its nationals. Julié also critiques the government's reliance on the Peterson case as a precedent.

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court filing: 20-cr-60083

The document is a court filing arguing against the defendant's renewed bail motion, citing the strength of the government's evidence, the defendant's significant foreign ties and financial resources, and her demonstrated ability to hide assets. The government contests the defendant's claims regarding extradition laws and her ability to flee or hide.

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Legal Memorandum or Analysis: 2016-08-28-2016-06

The document analyzes the Extradition Treaty between the USA and France and concludes that it does not preclude the extradition of French nationals. It also critiques the use of the Peterson case as a precedent for denying extradition, arguing that the decision was discretionary and not a judicial ruling.

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Legal Memorandum/Expert Opinion: Case 1:04-cr-00320-AJT Document 1033-1 Filed 12/27/20 Page 366 of 4

The document is a legal analysis by William Julié, a French lawyer, discussing the extradition laws between France and the USA. It argues that the French government has discretion to extradite its nationals under the Extradition Treaty between the USA and France, and questions the relevance of the Peterson case as a precedent. The analysis highlights the difference between a judicial decision and a discretionary decision by the French Ministry of Justice in extradition matters.

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