Stella Assange considers it unimaginable that the United Kingdom would hand over her husband “to the country that planned to murder him”

Stella Assange, wife of the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assangedeclared this Wednesday at the doors of the court that decides on his extradition to the United States, that he considers it “unimaginable” that the United Kingdom could extradite him “to the country that planned his murder”.

“It is unimaginable that this country puts Julian in the hands of the country and the people who planned his murder. He is a political prisoner and must be released“said the activist surrounded by dozens of protesters in front of the High Court of Justice, London.

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Stella Assange said the former hacker is “very unwell” to attend today’s hearinglike he couldn’t do yesterday, Tuesday.

He considered the judicial process “a farce that must end” so that Assange could be released from prison after five years behind bars pending his eventual extradition to U.S.

Stella Assange addresses her Julian Assange supporters and members of the media outside the Royal Courts of Justice on February 20, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP). (JUSTIN TALLIS/)

At the end of the day this Wednesday, when the Public Ministry, representing the North American Justice, will present its arguments, Judges Victoria Sharp and Adam Johnson will decide whether to issue a ruling immediately or postpone it to a later date.

The 52-year-old Australian’s defense asks the magistrates to allow him to appeal parts of this case that were not addressed in another case in 2021, as well as the surrender order signed in April 2022 by the then Minister of the Interior, Priti Patel.

If they agree to the request for Assangea new appeal trial will begin in Englandwhich can last over time.

If denied, deportation proceedings will be initiated. The USA, which demands it for 18 crimes of espionage and computer intrusion for the revelations on his website, punishable by up to 175 years in prison.

Source: Elcomercio