He is wanted in America to answer 18 criminal charges over WikiLeaks publications.
In 2010, the portal published thousands of classified files and diplomatic cables that shook the world.
On Wednesday, a London court sent an extradition order to the British Government for approval, CNN reports.
It is expected that UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel will endorse the transfer of the fugitive to the US after many years of a legal battle.
Assange, who can appeal the decision, joined the hearing virtually from the Belmarsh Prison in London.
The defendant has been at the facility since he was taken from the Ecuadorian embassy in London in April 2019.
In March, 50-year-old Assange married his long-term partner Stella Moris inside Belmarsh prison.
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Omo. Are some things worth doing? I don't even know. Aw many years has he been hiding? Sorry even wedded in jail
ReplyDeleteThe law caught up with him
ReplyDeleteIt was never a fair fight. Corruption has finally fought back. So much for freedom of the press.
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