If Assange’s fight against extradition ultimately fails in the English judicial system, his lawyers have vowed to apply to the European Court of Human Rights, which could intervene to prevent the U.K. from sending Assange across the Atlantic

Julian Assange Scores Temporary Victory in Fight Against Extradition to the U.S.

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was handed a boost in his yearslong legal battle on Tuesday as a British court ruled that he will not be extradited to the U.S. immediately.

London’s High Court judgment found the Australian journalist “has a real prospect of success” in three of his grounds for appeal against a 2022 decision from the U.K. government allowing his extradition to face espionage charges. But before a decision is taken on whether he can launch a full appeal, the court has asked for specific assurances from the U.S. about what could happen to Assange. If the assurances aren’t filed, his leave to appeal will be granted automatically. ---More...

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If Assange’s fight against extradition ultimately fails in the English judicial system, his lawyers have vowed to apply to the European Court of Human Rights, which could intervene to prevent the U.K. from sending Assange across the Atlantic

Julian Assange Scores Temporary Victory in Fight Against Extradition to the U.S.

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