UK Court Blocks Julian Assange's Extradition To The US On Grounds Of Suicide Risk

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a court in London has ruled.

The judge blocked the request because of concerns over Mr Assange's mental health and risk of suicide in the US.
Mr Assange, who is wanted over the publication of thousands of classified documents in 2010 and 2011, says the case is politically motivated.
Expressing disappointment at the ruling, the US justice department noted that its legal arguments had prevailed.

Its position is that the leaks broke the law and endangered lives.
"While we are extremely disappointed in the court's ultimate decision, we are gratified that the United States prevailed on every point of law raised," the justice department said.
The US authorities have 14 days in which to lodge an appeal and are expected to do so.

Julian Assange: UK judge blocks extradition of Wikileaks founder to US

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in America over the publication of thousands of classified documents.

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[Dwarvenhobble]

Ah yes "Suicide" like Epstein

 

[crimson5pheonix]

While it's a good result, the way the result was reached was awful. Not just because it's effectively an indictment of the American prison system, but also because the judge agreed with everything the prosecution said, basically writing a giant fellatio to the trampling of civil liberties in service to the state.