Assange, 48, faces 18 counts in the US including conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law. Appearing by video link from Belmarsh Prison in east London, Assange, bearded and wearing a purple sweatshirt, spoke only to confirm his name and age before he was remanded in prison until his next hearing later this month. He was dragged from the embassy in April after seven years and given a 50-week jail term for skipping bail. That sentence was completed last month but he remains in prison while his extradition case continues. He is due to appear in court again, this time in person, on Oct 21 with the full extradition hearing due to start on Feb 25 next year.

Source: bd News24 October 11, 2019 10:41 UTC