Assange Was Offered U.S. Pardon if He Cleared Russia, His Lawyer Says

The Associated Press Feb 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 )

The Coming Show Trial of Julian Assange

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jun 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 )

Hong Kong Leader Offers Apology as Mass Protests Continue

CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and ELAINE KURTENBACH / The Associated Press Jun 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 )

U.S. Submits Extradition Request for Julian Assange

ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Jun 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 )

Assange Refuses Extradition to U.S.; Long Legal Fight Expected

JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ / The Associated Press May 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 )

Top Huawei Executive Sues Canada Over Her Detention

ROB GILLIES / The Associated Press Mar 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 )

Canada Arrests Chinese Business Executive ‘on Behalf of U.S.’

ROB GILLIES / The Associated Press Dec 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 )

The War on Assange Is a War on Press Freedom

Chris Hedges / Truthdig and Mr. Fish Jul 15, 2018 The arrest of the WikiLeaks founder, which appears near, would be the first domino to fall. Afterward, thousands of publishers, editors and reporters in the U.S. would be in peril. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President to Risk Arrest, Travel to Denmark

ARITZ PARRA / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 “If I have to choose between being an inmate or a president, I’d rather be a president, even from afar,” Carles Puigdemont says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sweden Drops Rape Inquiry Against Julian Assange

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig May 19, 2017 The WikiLeaks founder wants to talk with U.K. and U.S. authorities about his legal status now that Swedish authorities have ended their seven-year investigation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Becoming a Popular Destination for Rich Foreigners Avoiding Corruption Charges

By Kyra Gurney, Anjali Tsui, David Iaconangelo, Selina Cheng / ProPublica Dec 11, 2016 Wealthy politicians and businessmen suspected of wrongdoing in their native lands are fleeing to a safe haven where their wealth and influence shields them from arrest. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )