London, Jan 23 (UNI) Westminster Magistrates' Court in London decided to postpone hearings on the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States from February to May, a Sputnik correspondent reported Thursday from the courthouse.
The judge agreed to grant the delay requested by Assange's lawyers, who cited the lack of time to receive and consider witnesses' statements, adding that Assange had difficulty accessing case materials.
The hearings will be prolonged for three months and take place in May, per the decision of District Judge Vanessa Baraitser.