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‘History will be kind to Julian Assange, not to his corrupt accusers and Judges’ – Kim Dotcom on extradition trial

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Tech entrepreneur and activist Kim Dotcom took to Twitter on day one of the extradition hearing of journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, launching a scathing attack on both the US prosecutors and the mainstream media. … Read More >‘History will be kind to Julian Assange, not to his corrupt accusers and Judges’ – Kim Dotcom on extradition trial

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‘We should talk war crimes & killing civilians, not US espionage claims in this court’ – WikiLeaks head Kristinn Hrafnsson

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It is “outrageous” that Julian Assange stands trial in London on “hollow US claims” that haven’t changed in the last ten years, Kristinn Hrafnsson said, promising the defense has some strong arguments to avert the extradition. … Read More >‘We should talk war crimes & killing civilians, not US espionage claims in this court’ – WikiLeaks head Kristinn Hrafnsson

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OSCE media freedom rep calls on UK not to extradite Assange due to ‘excessive’ US prison sentence

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The UK should not extradite Julian Assange, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has argued, because he faces an excessive prison sentence in the US and his publications were in the public interest. … Read More >OSCE media freedom rep calls on UK not to extradite Assange due to ‘excessive’ US prison sentence

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Assange’s Lawyers Appalled by Surveillance on WikiLeaks Founder’s Private Legal Talks

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Australian lawyers told the country’s ABC broadcaster it was “incredibly troubling” that undercover surveillance on privileged legal conversations between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his defence team members had been conducted during his stay in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. … Read More >Assange’s Lawyers Appalled by Surveillance on WikiLeaks Founder’s Private Legal Talks

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‘Journalism is not a crime’: Australian MP says charges against Assange must be dropped after visiting him in UK prison

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Continued persecution of the WikiLeaks co-founder is a “crazy situation,” Australian lawmaker George Christiansen told RT, adding that Julian Assange did not commit any crime aside from running afoul of US elites … Read More >‘Journalism is not a crime’: Australian MP says charges against Assange must be dropped after visiting him in UK prison

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Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent

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The Trump administration is seeking extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States for trial on charges carrying 175 years in prison. On February 24, a court in the U.K. will hold a hearing to determine whether to grant Trump’s request. The treaty between the U.S. and the U.K. … Read More >Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent

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‘Doctors for Assange’ worry he may die in UK prison having ‘effectively been tortured to death’

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Over 100 doctors are urging the UK government to stop the “psychological torture” of Julian Assange, and send him to a hospital. It’s their fourth such letter since the journalist appeared in court. … Read More >‘Doctors for Assange’ worry he may die in UK prison having ‘effectively been tortured to death’