Assange Wins Right to Challenge US Extradition
WikiLeaks Founder's Last Chance in Legal Battle
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been granted permission to appeal against his extradition to the US.
Assange had been facing extradition to the US since 2020, where he is charged with espionage and hacking. However, a British court ruled in January 2023 that he should not be extradited due to his mental health.
The US government appealed the decision, and a new hearing was scheduled for October 2023. However, the High Court has now granted Assange permission to appeal the original decision not to extradite him.
Assange's legal team has argued that the original decision was based on a misunderstanding of his medical condition and that he is now well enough to be extradited.
The US government has said that it will continue to seek Assange's extradition, and that it believes that he is a flight risk.
Conclusion
The outcome of Assange's appeal will have a significant impact on his future. If he is extradited to the US, he could face a lengthy prison sentence. However, if he is successful in his appeal, he will be free to continue his work with WikiLeaks.
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