WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange refused bail after avoiding extradition to US

Julian Assange arriving at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in 2019

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s hopes for freedom have been dashed after a judge refused him bail despite a decision to block his extradition to the United States.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser rejected an application for the 49-year-old to be released with strict conditionals on Wednesday over concern he would abscond.