Julian Assange's Extradition Hearing Resumes After Delay

The video discusses the extradition hearing of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, which has been delayed due to the pandemic. Assange faces 18 criminal charges in the U.S. for publishing secret military documents, with a potential 175-year sentence. A new indictment accuses him of recruiting hackers. His lawyers argue the case is politically motivated and threatens press freedom. The hearing is expected to conclude by October, with a possible appeal following the verdict.

What is Julian Assange fighting against in the extradition hearing?

• Extradition to the United States

• Extradition to the United Kingdom

• Extradition to Sweden

• Extradition to Australia

How many criminal charges is Assange facing in the United States?

• 30

• 10

• 25

• 18

What new accusation has been added to Assange's charges by the U.S. Department of Justice?

• Recruiting hackers

• Money laundering

• Espionage

• Tax evasion

What do Assange's lawyers claim about the case?

• It is a fair trial

• It is politically motivated

• It is based on new evidence

• It is a closed case

What is expected to happen after the judge's verdict in the case?

• The case will be closed

• The losing side will likely appeal

• Assange will be released

• The charges will be dropped