Summary: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faced years of legal battles over extradition and espionage charges.
Start: 2019-04-11 • Status: ongoing
Timeline
- Apr 11, 2019 — Julian Assange arrested at Ecuadorian embassy in London. source
- May 23, 2019 — United States filed charges under Espionage Act. source
- Jan 4, 2021 — UK court blocked extradition to United States citing health concerns. source
- Jun 17, 2022 — UK approved extradition to United States. source
- Feb 20, 2024 — Final appeals process continued in UK courts. source