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Assange Extradition Appeal Denied
London Court Rules Against WikiLeaks Founder
Byline: John Smith
London, UK - A High Court judge in London has denied Julian Assange permission to appeal an order to extradite him to the United States. The ruling is a major setback for Assange, who faces charges in the US related to the publication of classified documents by WikiLeaks.
Assange's legal team had argued that the extradition order should be overturned on the grounds that he would not receive a fair trial in the United States. However, the judge ruled that Assange had not provided sufficient evidence to support this claim.
The decision means that Assange is now one step closer to being extradited to the US, where he could face a lengthy prison sentence. Assange's supporters have condemned the ruling, calling it a "travesty of justice."
The case has drawn intense international attention, with human rights groups and press freedom advocates expressing concern over Assange's treatment. The US government has maintained that Assange is not a journalist and that his actions endangered national security.
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