Joshua L. Dratel, fellow at the Center on National Security at Fordham Law, was quoted in a Huffington Post article about the recent sexual abuse allegations against actor/director Asia Argento.
Argento was one of the first women to accuse Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault and has been an outspoken advocate for victim’s rights.
Argento is not a U.S. citizen, but LASD has jurisdiction to investigate as long as the alleged crime occurred in Los Angeles, according to attorney Joshua L. Dratel, who has experience with extradition cases. The incident allegedly occurred in Marina del Rey, which is policed by LASD.
The case also depends on if the alleged victim wants to cooperate with officials and relive the incident again, Dratel added.