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A judge in the United Kingdom blocks the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, citing that it would be "oppressive" to his mental health and also cites the likelihood of Assange committing suicide if he is sent to the United States. If convicted in the United States, Assange could face up to 175 years in prison. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says that his country is willing to provide political asylum to Assange.

UK judge blocks Julian Assange extradition | DW | 04.01.2021

Sources:  Anadolu Agency  DW

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  1. A UK judge blocks the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States citing it is "oppressive" to his mental health and the likelihood of him committing suicide if sent to the United States. If convicted in the US, Assange would face up to 175 years in prison.
  2. A judge in the United Kingdom blocks the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, citing that it would be "oppressive" to his mental health and also cites the likelihood of Assange committing suicide if he is sent to the United States. If convicted in the United States, Assange could face up to 175 years in prison. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says that his country is willing to provide political asylum to Assange.

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