Julian Assange’s extradition to the US expected to move a step closer today

The extradition to the United States of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to move one step closer today. Picture: PA

Julian Assange’s extradition to the United States is expected to move one step closer today.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court is formally expected to issue an order to extradite the WikiLeaks founder after years of legal toing and froing.