Assanges Legal Battle Continues

Julian Assange Extradition Case Update

Assange's Legal Battle Continues

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The US authorities have formally indicted Julian Assange on 18 charges, primarily under the Espionage Act. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is accused of leaking classified US government documents.

Assange has been fighting extradition to the United States for several years. In 2022, a British court ruled that he could be extradited, but Assange appealed the decision.

On May 20, 2024, the British High Court in London ruled that Assange could continue his appeal against extradition. The court said that Assange's mental health must be taken into consideration.

Assange's lawyers have argued that he is at risk of suicide if he is extradited to the United States. They have also said that the charges against him are politically motivated.

The US government has denied that the charges against Assange are politically motivated. The government says that Assange's actions have put lives at risk by compromising national security.

The extradition case is expected to continue for several more months. If Assange is extradited, he could face a lengthy prison sentence in the United States.