Assange Lodges Appeal , Against Extradition , As Supporters Protest in London.<br />'The Independent' reports that Julian Assange<br />has appealed the decision to allow <br />him to be extradited to the United States.<br />On July 1, supporters staged protests <br />on the eve of the imprisoned <br />activist's 51st birthday.<br />Among those gathered outside <br />the Home Office in central London <br />was the WikiLeaks founder's wife, Stella. .<br />According to 'The Independent,' the protests were meant to step up calls and public support for Assange to be released from prison.<br />Assange is currently being held in <br />Belmarsh Prison in London while the courts <br />decide whether he can be extradited.<br />Last month, Home Secretary <br />Priti Patel approved Assange's <br />extradition to the U.S. .<br />Last month, Home Secretary <br />Priti Patel approved Assange's <br />extradition to the U.S. .<br />On July 1, an appeal application <br />was submitted to the High Court.<br />'The Independent' reports <br />that Assange is wanted by <br />American authorities for <br />documents he leaked <br />in 2010 and 2011.<br />'The Independent' reports <br />that Assange is wanted by <br />American authorities for <br />documents he leaked <br />in 2010 and 2011.<br />Those documents related <br />to the United States' wars <br />in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />Those documents related <br />to the United States' wars <br />in Iraq and Afghanistan.<br />Beginning in 2012, <br />Assange sought asylum <br />in London's Ecuadorian embassy.<br />Beginning in 2012, <br />Assange sought asylum <br />in London's Ecuadorian embassy.<br />He has been imprisoned since 2019 <br />when authorities forcibly <br />removed him from the embassy
