'I do not wish to surrender myself for extradition for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people.' WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, appearing by video link from a London prison, tells a judge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange being taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London. May 1, 2019.
Asked at a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court whether he agreed to be extradited to the United States, Assange, appearing via a video link from a British prison, said, "I do not wish to surrender for extradition. I'm a journalist winning many, many awards and protecting many people."
Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson said that she will wait to receive a full extradition request from the US before making any further legal decisions.
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