The order to extradite WikiLeaks founder to the US was formally issued by a court in London. The decision on whether or not to extradite him to the US will be made by the UK home secretary, Priti Patel. Thousands of classified documents and diplomatic cables were sent to the US State Department by WikiLeaks. If he is convicted of 18 criminal charges in the US, he could face up to 175 years in prison.
After being granted political asylum in the UK, the Ecuadorian Embassy in London was where he stayed for years. The embassy spied on its founder and took photos, videos and audio recordings, according to the website. The US government has been trying to get him extradited since he was arrested from the embassy.
The risk to his mental and physical wellbeing was too great, and the British court ruled that he shouldn't be extradited to the US.
The most recent trial was joined via video call from the Belmarsh Prison in London. According to The Guardian, the case will be sent to the secretary of state for a decision after the trial. It is possible to convince a home secretary to block a request to extradite. The UK High Court sided with Love when he appealed his deportation orders.
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