UK Judge Refuses Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Assange to US

UK Judge Refuses Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Assange to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange greets supporters outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London on May 19, 2017. Frank Augstein/AP Photo
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LONDON—A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said Monday Assange was likely to commit suicide if sent to the United States.