US authorities seek extradition of basketball player Kasatkin, as reported by his attorney
In a recent turn of events, Russian basketball player Daniel Kasatkin finds himself in a complex legal situation, as U.S. authorities have requested his extradition from France. However, the specific details of the charges against him remain unclear.
Currently, Kasatkin is being held in custody in France, following a refusal by a French court to grant him release at the request of U.S. authorities. His lawyers, though, have not received official documents regarding the U.S. extradition request.
The defense team's strategy for Kasatkin's case revolves around challenging the U.S. request based on inconsistencies found in the provided documents. The defense argues that the dates in the extradition request do not match the periods Kasatkin was physically in the U.S., providing a strong basis for contesting the request.
Kasatkin's lawyers believe they can use these discrepancies in the dates as evidence to challenge the extradition. They plan to study any materials that may arrive promptly, should they become available.
The court that will decide on Kasatkin's extradition is the "Tribunal judiciaire" in France, but the specific judge's name has not been publicly disclosed. The lawyer for Kasatkin recently spoke to RIA Novosti about the status of the extradition request, without revealing any additional details.
The defense team is using the inconsistencies in the dates as a key argument in their efforts to contest the extradition request. They claim that Kasatkin has a "watertight alibi" due to these discrepancies, implying that his whereabouts during the periods in question can be definitively proven.
As the case unfolds, both French and U.S. authorities are involved in the proceedings. Kasatkin's lawyers are determined to challenge the extradition, relying on the inconsistencies in the documents as their primary line of defense. The outcome of this case is eagerly awaited by all parties involved.
