May 14, 2026

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UK court blocks WikiLeaks founder extradition to US

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WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange

A British judge on Monday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges for publishing secret documents online.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser made the ruling at the Old Bailey court in central London in the long-running case, which has become a cause celebre for media freedom.

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