Protesters hold a sign to support WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in front of the EU British Embassy in Brussels on December 07, 2020. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images) New York - 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 U.S.The U.S.
government said it would appeal the decision.Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange demonstrate outside the Old Bailey court in central London as the court will rule on his extradition case on January 4, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL.