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Julian Assange's Final Appeal Hearing Concludes in London

The British High Court has concluded Julian Assange's final appeal against extradition to the U.S., with a decision expected next month.

  • WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's final appeal hearing against extradition to the U.S. concluded at the British High Court in London, with a ruling anticipated in March.
  • Assange faces espionage charges in the U.S. for publishing classified documents, but his extradition has been contested due to concerns over his health and potential treatment.
  • Supporters and human rights organizations argue the case is politically motivated and a threat to press freedom, with international calls for his release.
  • The U.S. asserts Assange's actions went beyond journalism, accusing him of aiding in the theft of classified information.
  • If extradited, Assange could face a trial in Virginia and a potential sentence of up to 175 years in a maximum-security prison.
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