Julian Assange's Extradition Appeal Granted
Court Ruling
British High Court Grants Assange's Request
The High Court in London has granted Julian Assange's request to appeal against his extradition to the United States. The court's decision came after a two-day hearing in which Assange's lawyers argued that the extradition would violate his human rights.
Assange is wanted in the US on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. The charges relate to his role in publishing classified US military and diplomatic documents on the WikiLeaks website.
The US is seeking to extradite Assange to stand trial for these charges. However, Assange's legal team has argued that the extradition would be unfair and would put him at risk of torture or mistreatment in the US.
The High Court's decision is a major victory for Assange and his supporters. It means that he will now have an opportunity to appeal against the extradition order before the Supreme Court.
The final outcome of the extradition case is still uncertain. However, the High Court's decision is a significant step in Assange's fight to avoid being sent to the US.
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