Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition as U.K. court asks U.S. for assurances

The judges are asking the United States for precise guarantees. If they are not insured, go ahead with the appeal

In the Wikileaks founder's extradition proceedings against the USA, the British High Court regards parts of the appeal as lawful — but Washington is given time to provide appropriate “guarantees.”

British court rules Julian Assange extradition on pause until US guarantees no death penalty: report

The Biden administration has pursued a case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange with crimes under the Espionage Act, which some argue is a threat to journalism.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange allowed to appeal extradition to US

The review of the last appeal for extradition started on February 20, 2024

The High Court in London is asking the American courts to guarantee that the founder of WikiLeaks benefits, in the event of extradition, from the protection granted by the First Amendment. If she does not do so within three weeks, he can appeal her extradition.

The London High Court demands assurances from the US before extraditing the whistleblower. For example, he must not be sentenced to death.