Julian Assange's Wife Expresses Hope as Extradition Battle Continues

Stella Assange Celebrates Legal Victory, Remains Optimistic

WEB LONDON June 25 Reuters - Julian Assange's wife Stella said on Tuesday she was "elated" and it was "a wonderful day" after a court in London ruled against the US government's appeal to extradite Assange to face espionage charges.

Background and Timeline

Stella Assange is a human rights lawyer who was born in South Africa. In March 2022, she married Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, who has been imprisoned in the UK since 2019.

The US government has been seeking Assange's extradition to face charges related to the publication of classified documents by WikiLeaks. The legal battle has been ongoing for years, with Assange's legal team arguing that the extradition would violate his human rights.

Tuesday's Ruling

On Tuesday, a court in London ruled against the US government's appeal to extradite Assange. The court found that extraditing Assange to the US would "oppressive" and could put his physical and mental health at risk.

Stella Assange's Reaction

Stella Assange welcomed the court's ruling, saying that it was "a wonderful day" and that she was "so relieved." She also expressed her hope that the government would now drop the charges against Assange.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Despite the court's ruling, the US government has indicated that it will continue to pursue its extradition request. Assange's legal team is expected to appeal Tuesday's ruling, and the legal battle is likely to continue for some time.