Julian Assange judgment now full swing - some difficulties with the virtual link now resolved. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser at the Old Bailey is giving her decision on the US extradition request. Outlining evidence of his self harm and suicidal thoughts. #AssangeExtradition
DJ Baraitser says half a razor blade was once found in his cell. "The overall impression is of a depressed and sometimes despairing man fearful for his future."
If convicted in the US, Mr Assange could be placed in special supermax prison measures - basically near total solitary confinement with exceptional limits on social interaction with prison guards.
The judge says she is satisfied that Mr Assange has the intellect to circumvent suicide-prevention measures. He would have the single-minded determination to kill himself, if he chose to.
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