French Student Faces Extradition to US Over Hacking Charges, Father Pleads for French Trial

Paul Raoult is campaigning for the extradition of his son to France so that he can be tried by the French justice system. An eventual extradition to the United States would be costly for Sébastien Raoult. He faces 116 years in prison. Since the day of his arrest in Morocco, his father has embarked on a real media marathon. He is interviewed by several French media such as Vosges Matin, L’Obs, AFP, BFM, M6, France Inter, FR3, FR2, etc. "This morning (Saturday, July 30, editor’s note), I was interviewed by BFM and M6, then you and there will also be France 2," he tells Vosges Matin. He discusses Sébastien’s situation in the press.

Paul Raoult can also count on the support of his son’s former classmates. "And then I’m not alone, the whole family is there. Former classmates of my son at Epitech even contacted me to communicate their support." They launched a #FreeSezyo, the pseudonym used by the young man on the internet, on Twitter. A petition could also be launched. In parallel, Sébastien’s father is trying to obtain the support of elected officials. He contacted the deputy Stéphane Viry, and wishes "that the parliamentarians take up the subject and that a commission be set up".