Inside The Assange Plea Deal: Why The US Government Abruptly Ended The Case
US prosecutors brushed aside calls to end the case against the WikiLeaks founder—until a British appeals court granted a hearing on the First Amendment.
Australia
Judge Jails Australia War Crimes Whistleblower In 'Shameful' Attack On Press Freedom
A supreme court judge sentenced military whistleblower David McBride to five years and eight months in prison
Australian Whistleblower Who Exposed War Crimes In Afghanistan Forced To Plead Guilty
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Deprived of a public interest defense by an Australian court, former military lawyer and whistleblower David McBride pleaded guilty to offenses that stemmed from his disclosure of
Australian, Latin American Leaders Demand End To Assange Prosecution During US Trips
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The continued prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has the potential to create serious diplomatic problems for the United States.
Last week, during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, two
Key US Allies Collaborate On Espionage Laws Considered Harmful To Whistleblowers And Journalists
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Ministers and security officials in Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have coordinated with the United States to develop new espionage laws.
Each of the
Australian Military Whistleblower Who Faces Prosecution Shares Perspective On End To Afghanistan War
"We knew it was a debacle. Everybody knew. There was a culture of silence to cover it up, and the politicians were never really trying to win the war."