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France to decide next month on extradition of ex-Manitoba law dean in fraud case
The former law dean is accused of misusing more than $600,000 from the University of Manitoba for bills, club meals and Ivy League education.
- On Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, former University of Manitoba law dean Jonathan Black-Branch appeared in the Versailles Court of Appeal in France to oppose his extradition to Canada.
- French authorities arrested Black-Branch in April after a Canada-wide warrant was issued for fraud over $5,000; he is accused of misusing more than $600,000 from the University.
- Hired in 2016, the former dean left the Winnipeg University in 2020 and moved to Europe, with allegations including spending funds on personal bills, meals, and Ivy League education.
- The Versailles Court reserved its decision until Nov. 6, when the ruling will determine if Black-Branch must return to Manitoba to face outstanding criminal charges.
- Extradition proceedings remain pending on the Nov. 6 ruling, which will clarify Black-Branch's legal status regarding the fraud allegations and settle whether Canada will secure his return.
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France to decide next month on extradition of ex-Manitoba law dean in fraud case
WINNIPEG - A former law dean at the University of Manitoba wanted on a fraud charge is expected to learn next month if he will be extradited from France.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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