U.S. authorities accuse Australian-born Assange, 50, of 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks’ release of vast troves of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables which they said had put lives in danger.
On Dec. 10, Assange moved a step closer to facing criminal charges in the United States after Washington won an appeal over his extradition in London's High Court.The court said it was satisfied with a package of assurances given by the U.S. about the conditions of Assange's detention, including a pledge not to hold him in a so-called "ADX" maximum security prison in Colorado and that he could be transferred to Australia to serve his sentence if convicted.
"Under English law, in order for the application to have a chance to be considered by the Supreme Court, first the same High Court judges who ordered Julian Assange's extradition must certify that at least one of the Supreme Court appeal grounds is a point of law of general public importance," she said in a statement.
She said the application for leave to appeal is currently under consideration by the High Court judges. A decision is not expected before the third week of January.Reporting by Mike Holden, writing by James Davey, editing by Nick MacfieSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest Reuters legal news and headlines delivered to your inbox.
Let's hope he is not using tax payers money for that appeal.
I don't wanna go to America, Putin has promised me a room with Snowden. Julie, the Hacking Journalist!