Julian Assange Granted Permission to Appeal Extradition to United States
High Court Ruling a Major Setback for Prosecution
Assange's Legal Battles Continue
In a significant development, London's High Court has granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to appeal his extradition to the United States. The ruling comes as a setback for the prosecution as they seek to bring Assange to trial on charges related to publishing classified information.
Assange's legal troubles began in 2010 when he was arrested in London at the request of Sweden, which wanted to question him about sexual assault allegations. Although the Swedish investigation was eventually dropped, Assange remained in custody while facing extradition to the United States.
The High Court's ruling is based on concerns that the extradition request from the United States may not comply with human rights laws. The court found that there was a "real risk of prejudice" if Assange was extradited and held in a high-security prison in the United States.
Assange's supporters hailed the ruling as a victory for press freedom and the right to expose government secrets. They argue that prosecuting Assange would set a dangerous precedent and make it difficult for journalists to do their jobs.
The United States government has expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its next steps. The outcome of Assange's appeal will be closely watched as it has implications for the future of national security and the freedom of the press.
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