Allegation on Julian Assange
He is facing trials for some serious allegations these days. WikiLeaks’ revelation of sensitive US military papers about the Iraq and Afghanistan wars has led to espionage accusations against Assange. He may face a maximum penalty of 175 years in prison, while US officials have suggested that if convicted, his term will most likely be between 4 and 6 years.
His Request for Extradition is Denied
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom rejected Julian Assange’s plea against extradition yesterday. Earlier in January, he was given the authority to petition the court. As per a statement made by the court, Assange’s request was denied. It is because “the request does not establish an arguable question of law.” According to sources, Interior Minister Priti Patel should now certify the extradition verdict, which Assange can then contest through judicial review.
Assange’s Lawyer, Barry Pollack
After this verdict, the official lawyer, Barry Pollack also gave a statement. According to him, “Mr. Julian will continue to oppose extradition to the United States to accept criminal charges for releasing true and newsworthy material,”. Let’s see what is coming next in this case! Also read: Israel Government Websites Recover from a Massive Cyberattack
