https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/10/21/assange_fails_to_delay_extradition_hearing/

An emotional and clean-shaven Julian Assange has appeared in court to request more time and resources to prepare his defence against extradition to the US on espionage charges.

Assange said today he was unable to properly prepare his defence at the case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, which aims to check on pre-trial progress.