US EditionJulian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition as U.K. court asks U.S. for assurances
- "Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from US extradition, awaiting further assurances."
- "Assange faces 18 charges, including Espionage Act violations. Potential 175-year prison sentence."
- "Legal saga continues, case adjourned until May 20. Defense claims politically motivated persecution.
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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.
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A London superior court temporarily halted the extradition of Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, to the United States. This move is related to the court's demand for specific US guarantees on Assange's rights and treatment, especially regarding his First Amendment rights. Another factor is the incompatibility of sentences; the UK would not extradite Assange if he faces the risk of the death penalty. Assange and his lawyers, amidst notable uncert…
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.
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