US's extradition of Assange is politically motivated and illegal, High Court hears
THE United States’ attempted extradition of Julian Assange is politically motivated and illegal, the High Court heard today.
The final trial against sending the Wikileaks founder and journalist, who was too unwell to attend court or even participate by video link, to the US began today.
Those close to him report growing concern over his health since he broke a rib during a coughing fit over Christmas.
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