Julian Assange's Legal Battle Against US Extradition

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is in trouble with the law. In August 2010, Swedish prosecutors accused him of rape and molestation. Assange left Sweden for Britain. In November 2010, Swedish police issued an international arrest warrant for him. In February 2011, a British court ruled he should be sent back to Sweden. In August 2012, Ecuador granted him asylum. In August 2015, some allegations were dropped due to time limits, but a rape investigation continued. Assange spent years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London to avoid arrest. In May 2019, the US charged him for publishing classified documents. In March 2022, Britain's Supreme Court denied his appeal. In June 2022, the UK ordered his extradition to the US. In June 2023, a High Court judge said he couldn't appeal. In February 2024, his lawyers tried one last time to stop the extradition. Assange's extradition case has been ongoing for years. He faces serious charges in the US for leaking classified information. The US wants him to face trial and possibly spend many years in prison. Assange's legal team argues he was just doing his job as a journalist. The US government believes he put lives at risk with his actions. Recently, the High Court in London allowed Assange to appeal his extradition. The US needs to assure that he won't face the death penalty and will have free speech rights. Assange's supporters hope he can avoid a harsh punishment. The legal battle continues, affecting his health and well-being.