Assange's defense will challenge the refusal to release him on bail

He called the verdict unfair, dishonest and illogical.

“We expect this decision to be canceled.

In the near future - today or in the coming days - a corresponding petition will be submitted, "RIA Novosti quotes Hrafnsson.

Earlier, the Westminster Magistrates' Court refused to release Assange on bail.

On January 4, London's Central Criminal Court refused to extradite Assange to the United States authorities.

The reason for this was fears for the journalist's mental health.