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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

by Jill Lawless
| January 4, 2021 3:06 AM

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Monday rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying he was likely to kill himself if held under harsh U.S. prison conditions.

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