Assange Granted Reprieve in Extradition Battle
Wikileaks Founder Wins Right to Appeal to Supreme Court
Final Hearing Looms in U.S. Extradition Case
In a significant development, Julian Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, has been granted a reprieve in his battle against extradition to the United States. The High Court in London has ruled that Assange can apply to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal his extradition.
Assange is facing charges in the U.S. for allegedly conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to obtain and publish classified documents. The charges stem from the release of thousands of confidential diplomatic and military cables by WikiLeaks in 2010.
Assange's extradition hearing has been ongoing in England for over two years. Last month, a lower court judge ruled that Assange could be extradited, finding that he would not be at risk of mistreatment in the U.S. However, Assange's legal team has argued that he has a right to appeal the decision, as it raises complex legal issues.
The High Court's decision to allow Assange to appeal to the Supreme Court is a setback for the U.S. government, which has been seeking his extradition for years. It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will grant Assange permission to appeal. However, the High Court's ruling gives Assange a glimmer of hope in his fight against extradition.
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