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The Take: What will happen to Julian Assange if he is extradited?

A court in London is deciding if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against his extradition to the US.

Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaks to the supporters outside the high court, on the day Assange appeals against his extradition to the United States, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024
Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaks to the supporters outside the high court, on the day Assange appeals against his extradition to the United States, in London, UK, February 21, 2024 [Toby Melville/Reuters]
Published On 23 Feb 2024

Stella Assange is now waiting for a decision on the extradition of her husband Julian, the founder of WikiLeaks, from the United Kingdom to the United States on charges of espionage. If he’s transferred to the US, Stella says it’s not just Julian that faces grave consequences, but journalism itself.

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