Julian Assange will not be extradited to the United States on espionage charges, British judge rules

The judge ruled against Julian Assange's extradition to the US on mental health grounds, saying he would be a suicide risk.

Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US, a British judge has ruled. Source: AP

Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States to face charges of espionage and hacking, a British judge has ruled.

District judge Vanessa Baraitser delivered the ruling at the central criminal court on Monday, saying the extradition would be "oppressive" due to his mental health.

She said the 49-year-old would be a suicide risk in US custody.

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