The US gives the UK court assurances that there would be no death penalty

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could finally be extradited from Britain. US has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London. Assange's extradition could pave the way for the WikiLeaks founder to be handed over to the U.S. Julian Assange has been accused of sexual assault and sexual assault in the UK.

The U.S. provided assurances requested by the British High Court in London that could allow Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States. Assange's extradition case moves forward after US assures UK court there would be no death penalty. The case is expected to last for more than a year.

Judges at the UK's High Court are seeking assurances from the United States that Assange would not face the death penalty.