NEW : High Court to hear bail appeal within 24 hours . Julian Assange 's mother thanked the public for their support . Outside the court , about 100 people demonstrated in support of Assange , holding signs saying `` Julian Assange is a political prisoner '' and `` Why are you shooting the messenger ? '' About 100 people demonstrate support for Assange outside court . Assange is convicted of sex crimes in Sweden .
NEW : High Court to hear bail appeal within 24 hours . Julian Assange 's mother thanked the public for their support . About 100 people demonstrate support for Assange outside court . Assange is convicted of sex crimes in Sweden .