French court approves extradition of American man, Ian Cleary, accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013.

French court rules American man accused of sexually assaulting Pennsylvania college student in 2013 can be extradited to the US. Ian Cleary, 31, was detained in France after a three-year search and held pending extradition. The Court of Appeal in Metz confirmed Cleary's eligibility for extradition, despite his refusal to consent to the process. The French Justice Ministry will now draft the extradition order for the prime minister's approval.