British High Court Grants Appeal Permission to Julian Assange
Final Attempt to Block Extradition to the United States
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted permission by the British High Court to appeal against his extradition to the United States. The High Court ruling came on Monday, giving Assange a final chance to fight his extradition.
Assange's Attorneys Present Arguments
At a two-day High Court hearing, Assange's attorneys argued that he should be granted a new appeal, as his previous appeal was denied. They presented evidence and made legal arguments in support of their request.
High Court Ruling
The High Court judges granted Assange permission to appeal, but did not provide details on the reasons for their decision. The appeal process will involve a further hearing at the High Court, where Assange's team will present their arguments and the US government will respond.
Potential Consequences
If the High Court rules against Assange, he could face extradition to the United States within 24 hours. The US government has indicted Assange on charges related to the publication of classified information by WikiLeaks.
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