Liberal MP calls for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's return to Australia

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Liberal MP Jason Falinski says he hopes the Morrison government can negotiate for Assange to be returned to Australia. A British court has approved his extradition to the United States. If extradited, he faces 17 espionage charges and one related to computer misuse. His legal team say he could face up to 175 years in prison.

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can face US trial

A judge at Westminster Magistrates' Court issued the order in a brief hearing, as Assange watched by video link from Belmarsh Prison. Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to grant the extradition.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Liberal MP calls for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's return to Australia

A British court has approved Assange's extradition to the US, after having spent three years in Belmarsh Prison, prompting calls for his return to Australian shores.The post Liberal MP calls for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s return to Australia appeared first on Crikey.

4 months ago·Australia

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