Crime & Justice

Assange ‘Too Ill’ to Appear Via Video Link for U.S. Extradition Hearing

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The WikiLeaks founder was due to attend the hearing via video link Thursday but his lawyers say he’s too sick.

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It seems not going outside for seven years isn’t great for your health. Julian Assange was too ill to appear via a video link from prison Thursday morning for a hearing on the U.S.

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