The U.K. High Court has granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition to the United States, where he faces charges under the Espionage Act for publishing sensitive documents. In May, the court conditionally approved extradition, contingent on assurances from the U.S. regarding the death penalty and Assange’s right to invoke the First Amendment during trial. However, the court found the U.S. government’s assurances inadequate, leading to the appeal decision. Assange’s wife, Stella, criticized the case as an attack on journalism, urging for family reunification.
U.K. High Court Grants Julian Assange Reprieve, Allows Extradition Appeal
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