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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Assange Granted Appeal in UK to Fight Extradition to US

FILE - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange being taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London, Wednesday May 1, 2019.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s battle to avoid extradition to the US will go to Britain’s Supreme Court after he was granted the right Monday to appeal a lower court ruling.

The High Court in London allowed Assange to appeal its decision that he could be sent to the US to stand trial on espionage charges.

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