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Neve Brissenden

Assange to appeal UK High Court extradition ruling

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will fight the latest UK court ruling on his extradition to the United States as he waits in prison. Photo: AAP

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will fight a decision to knock back an extradition appeal after a UK judge found he could be handed over to the United States to face espionage charges.

British High Court Justice Jonathan Swift handed down a three-page decision on Tuesday, rejecting the 51-year-old’s claim the extradition order violated international law.

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