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Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, London High Court rules

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2024-05-20

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Jessica Lyons

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The UK High Court ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US, allowing his legal team to argue potential denial of First Amendment protections as a non-US citizen. The court previously sought assurances from the US regarding constitutional protections, non-prejudiced sentencing, and no death penalty; the provided assurances were deemed insufficient. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said he is considering Australia’s request to end the prosecution.

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