Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US, UK judge rules

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Published 2021-01-04
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US, a judge at the Old Bailey has said.

Judge Vanessa Baraitser said she had refused his extradition because it 'would be oppressive' to him.

The Australian activist, 49, faced an 18-count indictment alleging a plot to hack computers and a conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

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All Comments (21)
  • @tuberantz4676
    Its disgusting how the media treat real journalism Free Assange
  • @haytu1603
    Julian is now detained illegally. Free him immediately
  • @aussiegirl7145
    Took them long enough Julian should be heavily compensated and given a medal.
  • @jessecaple170
    His only crime was to expose the truth. FRREEEEEDDDDOM✊🏻
  • @edwardlong5464
    “Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell
  • @Jay-im3qj
    She’s knows she’d be signing his death warrant sending him to the U.S.
  • @GiselleX
    Rooting for Assange from the US...cheers!
  • @TMarshConnors
    Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge
  • @TanNguyen-nl6xt
    Its great to hear this news ! Julian Assange, my Australian fellow, a real hero in this world !! Congratulations to Julian and his family
  • @dvd6708
    He needs to be freed and protected. He did nothing wrong.
  • @dave8767
    Ahhh, at last, a English judge with integrity? A rare animal indeed!
  • @sergio4740
    A young man has suddenly become an elderly. Shame on those responsible.
  • @katb945
    Guy has been through heaps, time for Australia to step in bring him home.
  • @danmarquez3971
    That is good news! As a American taxpayer, I demand that the US government quit with the expensive appeal and instead clean up internal corruption.
  • @edouardb4134
    HOW MANY AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE TRIED FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY?