UK May Refuse to Extradite Wikileaks Founder to US Due to Spying Case - Assange's Lawyer

Source: https://sputniknews.com/world/201912141077575192-hearings-on-assanges-extradition-to-us-will-be-held-on-february-25-2020---lawyer/
Published: Dec 14, 2019
Author: staff
Post Date: 2019-12-14 10:04:13 by Horse
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The case of regular spying in the interests of US authorities may encourage the United Kingdom to refuse to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, lawyer Aitor Martinez, who coordinates Assange's defence in Spain, said.

"The criminal investigation launched in Spain is very relevant because it shows that Mr. Assange and his lawyers were regularly spied on by the US authorities at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. This could lead to the United Kingdom's refusal to extradite him to a country where the minimum legal guarantees are not respected," the lawyer said.

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#1: Ada    To: Horse (#0)

Unlikely. Usually Great Britain does what its told by the US and the rule of law be damned.

Ada posted on 2019-12-14 10:52:45   Reply   Private Reply

#2: Horse    To: Ada (#1)

Boris can trade Assange to Trump for British seafood exports now that the EU won't be able to poach in English waters.

Horse posted on 2019-12-14 11:51:53   Reply   Private Reply

#3: BTP Holdings    To: Horse (#2)

Boris can trade Assange to Trump for British seafood exports

Have Kippers become a delicacy here in the U.S.? ;)

BTP Holdings posted on 2019-12-14 11:58:32   Reply   Private Reply