Julian Assange Granted Right to Appeal Extradition to US by London Court

The legal battle of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, took a new turn on Monday, May 20, as a London court ruled in his favor, granting him the right to appeal his extradition to the United States. This decision came after a prolonged process and is set to have significant implications for his future.

Following the Monday hearing, a British court announced that the final decision on Julian Assange's extradition will be delayed pending the outcome of the appeal. This development prolongs the legal saga that has spanned several years and garnered international attention.

Julian Assange has been detained in a London prison since 2019, facing accusations from the United States related to the release of classified government documents on WikiLeaks in 2010. The extradition order, initially approved in April 2022, has been a subject of contention and legal proceedings.

It is anticipated that the appeal process will bring further scrutiny to the case, with potential ramifications for extradition laws and international relations.