QuickLink: Assange Extradition Delayed, But US May Avoid Appeal - Julian Assange(Image by Anarchimedia) Details DMCA The British High Court of Justice partially granted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s request to appeal and delayed his extradition to the United States. However, the U.S. government was given an opportunity to provide “assurances” that may result in his extradition in the next months. A UK appeals court granted a limited appeal in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's case and delayed extradition. But the US may prevent an appeal.