Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigJul 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 )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigApr 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 )
ARITZ PARRA / The Associated PressJan 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 )
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Donald Kaufman / TruthdigMay 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 )
By Kyra Gurney, Anjali Tsui, David Iaconangelo, Selina Cheng / ProPublicaDec 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 )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigNov 5, 2016
In a 25-minute interview, WikiLeaks' founder gives an analysis of the emails he published from the personal account of John Podesta (Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign chairman), and much more. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 24, 2016
In an aggressive op-ed published by The Hill on Tuesday, the party’s presidential nominee argues that the organization known for publishing secret information from anonymous sources provides a valuable service by exposing “corruption and wrongdoing.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigFeb 5, 2016
The panel is expected to announce Friday a finding that the WikiLeaks founder's long stay in Ecuador's London embassy is the result of improper actions by Sweden and Britain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 30, 2015
The former N.S.A. contractor-turned-whistleblower, who has been living in Russia, also called it "extraordinary." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 4, 2015
The persecution of Julian Assange is about to flare again as it enters a dangerous stage. On Aug. 20, three-quarters of the Swedish prosecutor’s case against Assange regarding sexual misconduct in 2010 will disappear as the statute of limitations expires. Meanwhile, Washington’s obsession with Assange and WikiLeaks has intensified. Indeed, it is vindictive American power that offers the greatest threat -- as Chelsea Manning and those still held in Guantanamo can attest. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
Bill Blum / TruthdigJul 31, 2015
Despite the international uproar over the killing of the popular Zimbabwe lion, prosecution of the American trophy hunter involved is far from a sure thing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMay 27, 2015
In an hourlong discussion on "Democracy Now!" WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says that the NSA can continue to spy on Americans in spite of legislation coming out of Congress and that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is about corporate control. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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