But he was denied bail on the grounds he could be a flight risk. Assange is awaiting the result of an appeal in the High Court over whether or not he should be sent to the US. He has been accused of conspiring to leak classified material in 2010. Supporters of Julian Assange have rallied for the Wikileaks founder's release from prison (pictured: supports during a snap rally in Sydney) Assange is awaiting the result of an appeal in the High Court over whether or not he should be sent to the US (pictured: Assange arrives at the Westminster Magistrates Court, after he was arrested in London)