Staff / TruthdigJun 25, 2024
After 14 years without freedom of movement, the WikiLeaks founder leaves London on a $500,000 flight to avoid stepping on the U.S. mainland. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Bill Blum / The ProgressiveApr 4, 2024
For starters, negotiating a plea deal would help shore up flagging support on the left. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Stephen Rohde / TruthdigMar 26, 2024
He can be extradited if the U.S. gives “assurances” his First Amendment rights will be protected and he doesn’t face the death penalty. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
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Jessica Corbett / Common DreamsMar 21, 2024
"The United States is continuing…to seek his extradition," said an attorney for the jailed WikiLeaks journalist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
The Associated PressFeb 19, 2020
Wikileaks founder will claim former Rep. Rohrabacher did so at behest of Trump in 2017 visit; president denies report through spokeswoman. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigJun 17, 2019
The American, British and Swedish judicial systems have been manipulated and corrupted to ensure the publisher is extradited to the U.S. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and ELAINE KURTENBACH / The Associated PressJun 15, 2019
Carrie Lam says she regrets her handling of legislation that would allow extradition of some Hong Kong citizens to mainland China. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
ERIC TUCKER / The Associated PressJun 11, 2019
The Wikileaks founder has been accused of publishing classified information, conspiring with former Army officer Chelsea Manning and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ / The Associated PressMay 2, 2019
The WikiLeaks founder won't “surrender myself for extradition for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
ROB GILLIES / The Associated PressMar 3, 2019
Meng Wanzhou, who faces extradition to the U.S., claims she intentionally wasn't advised of her arrest as she was questioned and searched. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ROB GILLIES / The Associated PressDec 5, 2018
The woman, detained in British Columbia, faces possible extradition amid allegations that tech giant Huawei violated sanctions on Iran. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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