Julian Assange's extradition appeal to the United States
Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States will be heard next month in London. He is wanted on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act, relating to WikiLeaks' release of secret U.S. documents.
Key Points
- Julian Assange is fighting extradition to the U.S. where he faces 18 charges, mostly under the Espionage Act.
- The appeal will be held on July 9-10 in London.
Pros
- Assange has been granted permission for an appeal over his argument that he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a trial in a U.S. court.