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    British Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange

    The WikLeaks founder sought refuge for seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was removed in April of 2019 while he awaited a decision on his extradition.
    by Jaclyn Diaz Jan 04, 2021 2 minutes
    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces 18 counts related to illegally obtaining, receiving and disclosing classified information in 2010. He is accused of conspiring to hack U.S. government computer networks, and obtain and publish classified documents related to national security.

    Updated at 7:15 a.m. ET

    A British court has denied a request from U.S. officials to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on charges of illegally obtaining and sharing classified material related to national security.

    Extradition to the U.S. would be unjust and oppressive Monday.

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