UK court concludes Assange extradition appeal hearing, opts against immediate ruling

UK court concludes two-day hearing over new Assange extradition appeal

UK court concludes two-day hearing over new Assange extradition appeal

LONDON, Feb 22 — Britain’s High Court on Wednesday finished hearing two days of arguments over whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a fresh appeal against his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges. Two senior judges heard evidence from his lawyers and those representing Washington, and opted against making an immediate decision on what is likely Assange’s final UK bid to block extradition. “We will reserve our d…

UK court concludes Assange extradition appeal hearing, opts against immediate ruling

Britain's High Court on Wednesday finished hearing two days of arguments over whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a fresh appeal against his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges.

Second day of Assange extradition appeal concludes

Reporters Without Borders Campaigns Director Rebecca Vincent provides an update on Julian Assange’s final appeal against his extradition to the US. On the second day, lawyers for the US government presented their case as to why the WikiLeaks founder should be extradited to face charges of espionage. “I did think that some of the judges’ questioning, particularly today when the US presented its case, was interesting,” Ms Vincent told Sky News Aus…

Julian Assange Supporters Gather Outside Court During Extradition Hearing

Protesters gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, England, on Wednesday, February 21, in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. This footage by Tim Scott shows protesters gathered outside the entrance of the Royal Courts of Justice. The hearing, which Assange did not attend due to ill health, is a last-ditch effort to seek permission to appeal an extradition decision made by former Home Secretary Priti Patel. Assange’s ext…