After a years-long battle, Julian Assange's legal team returned to London's High Court on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to request permission to appeal the founder of WikiLeaks' extradition order to the US, where he faces 18 charges under the Espionage Act despite not being a US citizen. Assange has faced extensive persecution by the US government and its allies for WikiLeaks' role in exposing the extent of US war crimes and espionage around the world. The Real News Network reports from London, UK. Produced by Ross Domoney and Nadia Peridot Videography and editing by Ross Domoney The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us expand our in-depth analysis and coverage from Baltimore to Bangladesh by subscribing and becoming a member today! Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-yt Sign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-yt Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews #julianassange #assange #pressfreedom #freeassange