Julian Assange granted permission to appeal extradition
WikiLeaks founder's latest legal challenge to be heard
Assange has been fighting extradition since 2019
Julian Assange has been granted permission to appeal his extradition to the United States. The High Court in London ruled on May 20th that Assange should be granted a hearing on a new appeal against his extradition to the US. Assange has been fighting extradition since 2019, when he was arrested in Britain. He is wanted in the US on charges of espionage and computer hacking.
The High Court's decision is a significant development in the long-running legal battle over Assange's extradition. It is not yet clear when the new appeal will be heard, but it is likely to take several months.
Assange's supporters have welcomed the decision, saying that it gives him a chance to clear his name. His lawyers have said that they will continue to fight his extradition.
The US government has said that it is confident that it will be able to extradite Assange. The case is likely to continue to be closely watched by governments and press freedom advocates around the world.
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