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Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal Extradition to U.S., UK High Court Rules

May 20, 2024, 12:31 PM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal his extradition to the United States by the UK High Court in London. The decision, announced on Monday, allows Assange to challenge the order that he be sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges related to the mass leak of secret U.S. documents and military secrets. This ruling marks a significant development in Assange's prolonged legal battle, which has spanned over 13 years and involved numerous legal proceedings and detentions. Assange's legal team argued that U.S. assurances regarding his treatment, trial, and free speech rights were unsatisfactory, and the High Court's decision means that these concerns will now be addressed in a full appeal hearing.