WikiLeaks' Julian Assange too ill to attend critical hearing to prevent extradition to US | ABC News

Illness has prevented Julian Assange from making an appearance on the first day of crucial legal proceedings to block his extradition to the US on espionage charges. His brother Gabriel Shipton says the WikiLeaks founder's health has deteriorated as prison takes a toll on his wellbeing. Subscribe: ab.co/1svxLVE
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