A judge has ordered that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must appear at his next court hearing unless there is medical evidence to explain why he cannot. District judge Vanessa Baraitser has ordered Julian Assange must appear at his next court hearing unless there is medical evidence to explain otherwiseHe is currently being held in London's maximum-security Belmarsh prison while the court system tries to reschedule his extradition hearing, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Assange's barrister Mark Summers QC told the court his client did not appear by video link because he was unwell. The judge told the court that the final hearing is likely to be held at the Old Bailey in September. In adjourning the case to July 27 at 10am, the judge said Assange must appear via video link 'unless there is medical evidence' to explain his non-attendance.

Source: Daily Mail June 29, 2020 14:54 UTC