WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is not among a round of pardons which US President Donald Trump has issued in his final hours in office.
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President Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of 143 people early on Wednesday, just hours before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Among the prominent names to have received a presidential pardon is Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon, US rapper Lil Wayne and Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy.
Assange's supporters had hoped Trump would pardon the Australian but he did not make the list.
Assange's partner Stella Moris has previously said: "I urge the (US) Department of Justice to drop the charges and the President of the United States to pardon Julian."
Earlier this month, Assange won his fight to avoid extradition to the United States but was denied bail on mental health grounds due to the risk of suicide.
The 49-year-old is wanted to face an 18-count indictment, alleging a plot to hack computers and a conspiracy to obtain and disclose US national defence information.
The US government has formally lodged an appeal against the decision to block Assange's extradition.
Australian Associated Press
