Assange's Extradition: Countdown to Monday's Verdict

Fate Hangs in the Balance

The eyes of the world are on London's High Court, where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange anxiously awaits a ruling on his extradition to the United States. With just hours to go until the verdict, tensions are running high as the implications of the outcome reverberate far beyond Mr. Assange himself.

A Test of Media Freedom

Assange faces 18 criminal charges in the United States, including conspiracy to obtain and disclose classified information. His supporters argue that his prosecution is a blatant attack on media freedom, as he merely reported on leaked documents that exposed government secrets and alleged wrongdoing.