Interesting assertion that Ecuador was being denied an IMF loan as long as Assange was holed up in their embassy. Wouldn't be the first time the United States used "economic hit man" tactic to bend smaller countries to their will. I also wonder if the 50 weeks in prison is mainly to give plenty of time for the United States and/or Sweden to work on extradition negotiations.
Assange was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court. Tomorrow (Thursday 2nd May 2019) at 10:00 BST there will be a hearing in Westminster Magistrate Court on the US extradition request.
Do you know whether the hearing is open to the public, and what the details are?
As far as I'm aware, you should be able to observe the case. I imagine that the public gallery will probably fill up pretty quickly though.