WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Faces Extradition Ruling
High Court to Decide on Fate of Controversial Figure
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Two British judges are set to decide on Tuesday whether Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, will be extradited to the United States. The Australian-born Assange, 52, is wanted in the US on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. Assange, who is not appearing in court due to illness, has been in a UK prison since 2019.
The British High Court in London will deliver its verdict at 10:00 AM GMT (5:00 AM EDT). The ruling will be a major development in the long-running legal saga surrounding Assange and his whistleblowing platform, WikiLeaks.
Assange's supporters argue that his extradition would violate his freedom of speech and set a dangerous precedent for journalists who publish sensitive information. The US government, however, maintains that Assange's actions endangered national security and that he must be held accountable.
The ruling is expected to be closely watched around the world, as it has implications for media freedom and the ongoing debate over government secrecy.
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