Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to US

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange demonstrate, on the day Assange appeals against his extradition to the United States, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition to the United States from Britain was put on hold on Tuesday after London's High Court said the United States must provide assurances he would not face the death penalty.

U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts, all bar one under the Espionage Act, over WikiLeaks' release of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables.