Julian Assange

UK court order moves Julian Assange closer to US extradition
Home Secretary Priti Patel will decide whether to approve UK court order to extradite WikiLeaks founder.
Published On 20 Apr 2022
Julian Assange denied US extradition appeal by UK’s top court
The WikiLeaks founder’s case is now expected to be formally sent to British Home Secretary Priti Patel for approval.
Published On 14 Mar 2022
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Published On 26 Jan 2022
Assange wins right to take US extradition case to UK’s top court
UK High Court gives WikiLeaks founder permission to take his legal fight against US extradition to the Supreme Court.
Published On 24 Jan 2022

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