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Assange Granted Leave to Appeal Extradition

High Court in London Rules for WikiLeaks Founder

Supporters Continue Calls for Release

LONDON AP - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted leave to appeal against his extradition to the United States. Two judges at the High Court in London ruled on Monday that Assange can have a full appeal.

Assange, 52, has been held in Belmarsh Prison, one of Britain's highest-security prisons in southeastern London. Supporters of Mr. Assange had gathered outside the High Court to continue their calls for his release.