The WikiLeaks founder’s battle against being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges looks set to enter a new chapter in Britain.
was on Tuesday handed a major boost in his yearslong legal battle as a British court ruled that he can appeal against his extradition to the U.S.’s High Court allowed the Australian journalist to continue his fight against a 2022 decision from the U.K. government allowing his extradition to answer espionage charges.
Assange has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and one count of computer misuse. If convicted, he could potentially face a sentence of up to 175 years in prison, Assange’s lawyers say, though lawyers for the U.S. have previously said he would likely face a much less severe punishment. Assange’s family say his health has suffered in recent years. Last month, his lawyer said he was unable to attend a two-day hearing at the London court because he was too ill, while his brother told a British TV station that Assange is “going through an immense amount of suffering” behind bars.ended its offer of diplomatic asylum in its London embassy.
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