WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be immediately extradited to the U.S.‚ British court rules
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be immediately extradited to the U.S.‚ British court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday was granted permission by a U.K. court to appeal his extradition to the U.S.‚ where he is wanted on spying charges. Assange will therefore not be extradited immediately‚ the court said. The ruling from the Royal Courts of Justice in London means Assange will have the opportunity to pursue a new hearing‚ unless the U.S. provides “satisfactory assurances” on certain aspects that would address his grounds of appeal. The court said it would give...