[Behind Liberal Lines]

He was extradited from France. In order to get him back from France, the US and the state of New York had to agree that they would not ask for or impose the death penalty.

Just one more reason to "accidentally" bomb the French embassy again. ;-)

[Catspaw]

Just one more reason to "accidentally" bomb the French embassy again. ;-)

Oh, don't tempt me :-))

But also note the other two countries he hid in were Mexico and Ireland, both countries with the same extradition policies as France.

He planned his escape very well indeed.