Julian Assange denied bail while US continues extradition battle
WikiLeaks founder accused of espionage is a flight risk, London judge finds
06 January 2021 - 14:11
London — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was denied bail on Wednesday because a judge said there is a risk he may abscond while the US tries to secure his extradition from Britain.
Assange has spent more than eight years either holed up in London’s Ecuadorean embassy or in jail. But Assange on Monday won an attempt to stop his extradition to the US to face 18 criminal charges of breaking an espionage law and conspiring to hack government computers. He had then asked to be bailed...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.