The US Justice Department confirmed on Tuesday that it had submitted a formal extradition request. British Home Secretary Sajid Javid said he signed it on Wednesday. Julian Assange says he does not want to be extradited to the United StatesThe final decision on whether Assange can be extradited will rest with the courts. “There’s an extradition request from the US that is before the courts tomorrow but yesterday I… certified it. Washington has accused Assange of violating the US Espionage Act by publishing military and diplomatic files in 2010.

Source: The Express Tribune June 13, 2019 11:15 UTC