What's happened
The United States has submitted assurances to the UK regarding the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, ensuring no death penalty and the ability to seek First Amendment protections.
Why it matters
The assurances provided by the US in Julian Assange's extradition case are significant as they address key concerns raised by the UK court, potentially paving the way for his extradition and impacting the future of press freedom and extradition laws.
What the papers say
The US has assured that Julian Assange will not face the death penalty and can seek First Amendment protections, but his wife criticized the lack of First Amendment assurances. The US government's assurances were described as 'weasel words' by Assange's wife, highlighting the contentious nature of the extradition case.
How we got here
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been embroiled in a legal battle over his extradition to the US to face espionage charges related to the publication of classified documents. The recent assurances provided by the US come after a UK court ruling that required guarantees on Assange's rights and protections in a US trial.
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