"Global Pressure Mounts to Halt Julian Assange's US Extradition"
TL;DR
Julian Assange's legal team is making a final attempt to prevent his extradition to the US at a two-day hearing in the High Court in London. If unsuccessful, he could be handed over within weeks. Assange, wanted by the US for leaking military secrets, has been fighting extradition since 2010. His lawyers argue he should be allowed a full appeal, while supporters claim he exposed wrongdoing. The US contends that his actions put lives at risk.
Topics:worldlegalextradition#high-court#julian-assange#legal-battle#legalextradition#us-extradition#wikileaks
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