London, March 26 (IANS) Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s appeal against extradition to the US has been delayed by the British High Court until May 20. The court is seeking assurances from the US, including protection under the First Amendment and no possibility of the death sentence if convicted.
The court’s ruling stated, “If those assurances are not given, then leave to appeal will be given and there will then be an appeal hearing.” This development prolongs Assange’s legal battle and uncertainty regarding his future.
Stella Assange, Julian Assange’s wife, expressed her dismay outside the High Court in London, stating, “What the courts have done has been to invite a political intervention from the US. I find this astounding.”
The delay in the appeal process adds further strain to Assange’s already prolonged legal battle, with implications for his extradition and the charges he may face in the US. Assurances sought by the court will play a crucial role in determining his fate.
