Judge Convicts Assange of Breaching Bail

A judge in London has found WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange guilty of breaching his bail .

Judge Michael Snow of Westminster Magistrates' Court quickly issued his verdict Thursday after Assange appeared in the courtroom where his supporters packed the public gallery.

Assange faces a sentence of up to 12 months for the conviction, and has serious charges pending in the United States.

The basis of Assange's defense was that he couldn't expect a fair trial in British courts as the U.K.'s purpose was to "secure his delivery" to the United States