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Lauchenoiria refuses to extradite Jasmine Eddington
14th August 2019

The Federation of Lauchenoiria has refused a request to extradite convicted serial killer Jasmine Eddington to Kerlile. Eddington, who murdered 13 adolescent males and kidnapped one more with the intent to kill him, was found guilty in 2009. She escaped during a routine prison transfer almost three weeks ago and fled across the border to Lauchenoiria. She has been in Lauchenoirian custody since.

The Council of Kerlile expressed their disappointment in this decision in a short statement, which said: “We are deeply disappointed in the decision of a Lauchenoirian judge to refuse the extradition of the dangerous criminal Jasmine Eddington. If she is released, she will pose a danger to the people of Lauchenoiria. To permit an extradition to Shuell and then refuse Kerlile’s request shows a deep disrespect for the Matriarchy on the part of Lauchenoiria.”

Following the decision by Lauchenoiria, Sanctaria then requested Eddington’s extradition, as one of her victims was the grandson of a Sanctarian citizen. Sanctaria, which does not have the death penalty, is hopeful that Lauchenoiria will honour the request. President Arnott has commented on the possibility of Eddington’s extradition to Sanctaria, calling it an ‘acceptable’ option, and saying that she would ‘rather see Eddington in a Sanctarian prison than free.’

Lauchenoiria’s refusal to extradite to Kerlile was based on accusations that Kerlile would ‘torture’ Eddington upon her return, something which the Council previously assured Lauchenoiria would not happen. This comes only a day after Councillor Robinson introduced a bill aiming to massively reform Kerlian prisons, something which has not been considered by Lauchenoiria at all.

Lauchenoiria also recently refused to extradite two individuals accused of treason in Xiomera. Many in Kerlile see this as a blatant disrespect for other nations’ laws on the part of the Lauchenoirian government. Lauchenoiria, did, however extradite to Shuell – a nation which has been providing Lauchenoiria with aid after their war. President Arnott is expected to convey her disappointment in Lauchenoiria’s actions to President Alex Marwick of Lauchenoiria.