US lawyers lodge appeal against block on Julian Assange’s extradition

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Julian Assange appearing at the Old Bailey in London. The Wikileaks founder was refused bail as the United States government appeals against a decision to block his extradition.

The US Government has formally lodged an appeal against the decision to block Julian Assange’s extradition.

On January 4, District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that the WikiLeaks founder should not to be sent to the US, citing a real risk of suicide.