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Julian Assange Leaves Prison After Cutting Deal with U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Jun 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 )

Opinion

Five Reasons Biden Should Drop Julian Assange’s Extradition

Bill Blum / The Progressive Apr 4, 2024 For starters, negotiating a plea deal would help shore up flagging support on the left. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Assange Sent to ‘Purgatory’ by British High Court

Stephen Rohde / Truthdig Mar 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 )

Courts & Law

Assange Lawyer Denies Report of Plea Deal

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Mar 21, 2024 "The United States is continuing…to seek his extradition," said an attorney for the jailed WikiLeaks journalist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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What’s Next for Julian Assange

Alexander Zaitchik / Truthdig Feb 22, 2024 The WikiLeaks founder will get a chance to appeal extradition if assurances aren't made. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

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 and Mr. Fish / Truthdig 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 )