WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Wins Appeal Against US Extradition Order

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Wins Appeal Against US Extradition Order

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won the right to appeal his extradition to the United States, a move that has been hailed as a victory for free speech. The High Court in London granted Assange permission to appeal on Monday, overturning a previous decision by a lower court. Assange has been fighting his extradition to the US for nearly five years, after the US government asked the UK to extradite him on criminal charges. The US Department of Justice has indicted Assange on 18 charges, including 17 counts of espionage and one count of computer misuse. The US government alleges that Assange conspired with former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to leak classified information. Assange has denied the charges and has said that he is being politically persecuted by the US government. He has argued that he was acting as a journalist when he published the leaked information and that he has a right to protect his sources. The High Court's decision to grant Assange permission to appeal is a significant victory for him and his supporters. It means that he will have another opportunity to argue his case before the courts. However, it is important to note that the High Court's decision does not mean that Assange will automatically win his appeal. The appeal process could take months or even years and the outcome is uncertain.