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British High Court Deliberates on Assange's Extradition to the US

The decision on Julian Assange's extradition to the United States is pending, following his final legal appeal in the UK.

  • Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, faces extradition to the US over charges related to the publication of classified documents.
  • Assange's defense argues the extradition is politically motivated and a matter of press freedom, while US prosecutors assert he encouraged theft of classified material.
  • Supporters worldwide, including Assange's wife, claim his life is at risk if extradited, citing potential violations of human rights.
  • British judges have previously ruled Assange would receive fair treatment in the US, but concerns over press freedom and fair trial remain.
  • The outcome could impact the global perception of press freedom and the treatment of journalists.
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