Jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is currently making his final bid to avoid extradition to the U.S. and a trial. The High Court of London is hearing arguments from Assange's attorneys today, who are seeking a full appeal to prevent his extradition. If the appeal is not granted, Assange could be handed over to the U.S. within weeks.
The case dates back to the leak of classified U.S. documents in 2010 and 2011, leading to the U.S. requesting Assange's extradition to face trial. The legal process in the United Kingdom has been ongoing for years, with the extradition request approved by the High Court, Supreme Court, and signed off by the then-Home Secretary, Priti Patel.
