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Suspect in Philippine's Murder Agrees to Extradition to France

Taha Oualidat, previously resistant, consents to return from Switzerland to face charges in the high-profile case.

  • Taha Oualidat, the main suspect in the murder of 19-year-old student Philippine, has agreed to be extradited from Switzerland to France.
  • The decision follows initial resistance to extradition, with Oualidat choosing to expedite the legal process rather than pursue lengthy appeals.
  • Philippine was found dead in the Bois de Boulogne in September, leading to an investigation for rape and homicide.
  • Oualidat, previously convicted of rape, had been released earlier this year and was under an obligation to leave France.
  • The case has sparked political debate, with calls for changes to France's legal system regarding foreign nationals under judicial supervision.
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