2021-01-04T11:11:54+00:00

UK court denies US extradition request for Julian Assange due to mental health concerns

The US extradition request for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was rejected by a London court on Monday. The court cited medical reasons for the decision, in particular Assange's mental condition and suicidal risk. The lawyers for the US judiciary immediately appealed.

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