UK judge rejects US request to extradite Julian Assange

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a judge at the Old Bailey has ruled. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won his fight to avoid extradition to the United States.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said at the Old Bailey on Monday that, due to the real risk of suicide, the 49-year-old should not be extradited by “reason of mental health”.