Assange's Last Stand: Final UK Legal Battle to Avoid US Extradition

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Assange's Last Stand: Final UK Legal Battle to Avoid US Extradition
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Julian Assange's lawyers have launched a final legal challenge in the U.K. to prevent his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges, arguing that he faces a risk of a "flagrant denial of justice." Supporters believe the prosecution is politically motivated and that he won't receive a fair trial in the U.S. Assange, who has been fighting extradition for over a decade, faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse. His lawyers are making new arguments to secure an appeal, including claims of a plot to kidnap or kill him. The judges are expected to take several weeks to consider their decision.

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