French authorities reject second extradition request for fugitive Romanian prince Paul
In a significant turn of events, the Paris Court of Appeal has refused to extradite Prince Paul Philippe to Romania on July 9, 2020. This decision marks the second time France has denied a request for the prince's extradition.
The initial extradition request, along with its date, is not disclosed in the available information. Previously, the request was also denied by France. The specifics of the illegal restitution case, for which Prince Paul Philippe is required to serve a prison sentence in Romania, are not detailed.
The refusal was in response to a request from Romania. However, the reasons for the court's decision to refuse extradition are not given in this paragraph.
The location of Prince Paul Philippe is not specified in the article. It is important to note that access to this article is restricted to Romania Insider members or those who sign in.
In a separate decision, the Swiss Federal Tribunal (Bundesgericht) also denied the extradition of Prince Paul Philippe to Romania. The details of this decision are not provided in the available information.
This development comes as a setback for Romanian authorities seeking to bring the prince to justice in relation to the illegal restitution case. The exact implications of this refusal are yet to be seen.
