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Case 1:20-cr-00330-AJN Document 97-22 Filed 12/14/20 Page 3 of 30 William JULIE avocat a la cour — attorney at law any extradition request from the US Government to the competent French Authorities (“The Waiver’). (See Exhibit B). e ©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. e 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. e 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. e The final decision to extradite and its execution would ultimately be a matter for the executive. e Inthe recent past, J 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. e 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 51, rue Ampére - 75017 paris - tél. 01 88 33 51 80 — fax. 01 88 33 51 81 wj@wjavocats.com - 2 www.wjavocats.com - palais C1652 DOJ-OGR-00002127