Published 5 months ago

Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder in last-ditch bid to avoid US extradition

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, faces a final court hearing for possible U.S. Extradition on espionage charges. U.S. Prosecutors claim the disclosures compromised intelligence sources in Iraq and Afghanistan.
UK approved extradition, citing mental health concerns, with his wife calling it a "matter of life and death." If extradition not stopped, his supporters fear 175 years in the US prison.
Assange's lengthy legal battle, involving, possible transfer to the States, may culminate in this final appeal in the British High Court. His wife warns of his deteriorating health.

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BBC News

US prosecution of Assange 'state retaliation'

The Wikileaks founder's legal team tell the High Court that his extradition will go against UK law.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Julian Assange supporters protest outside extradition hearing in London – video

Protesters have gathered outside the high court in London in support of Julian Assange as he launches his latest attempt to fight extradition to the US.The WikiLeaks founder's lawyers will argue that his extradition would amount to punishment for political opinions. They are also expected to claim the decision would violate the European convention on human rights, including his right to free speech.Disclosures by WikiLeaks exposed details of US …

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Sick Assange absent at key hearing against extradition to U.S.

Julian Assange absent from London court hearing final appeal against US extradition for publishing classified information.

5 months ago·India

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The Independent

Protests outside High Court where Julian Assange fighting US extradition

Watch a view of the High Court in London, where protesters have gathered, as Julian Assange’s legal challenge against extradition to the US begins on Tuesday 20 February.

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

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NDTV

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Begins Last-Ditch Battle To Stop US Extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more than 13 years battling the authorities in the English courts. U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks' high-profile release of vast troves of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables. They argue the leaks imperilled the lives of t…

5 months ago·New Delhi, India

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