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FBI Seized Legally Privileged Materials From Julian Assange After Arrest In Ecuador Embassy

"One record of [Assange’s] entire archive” was effectively purloined, and without it, attorney Gareth Peirce mentioned it has made putting together a defense in his extradition case more difficult.
Kevin Gosztola Oct 3, 2020
UC Global Employee Thwarted Plan To Massively Bug Ecuador Embassy For Spying On Assange

UC Global Employee Thwarted Plan To Massively Bug Ecuador Embassy For Spying On Assange

"In addition to it being completely illegal, installing microphones at this scale would be discovered for sure," Witness #2 told the British magistrates' court. It would be a "crazy act."
Kevin Gosztola Sep 30, 2020
'Essentially Dead': Doctor Who Visited Assange In Ecuador Embassy Testifies At Extradition Trial

'Essentially Dead': Doctor Who Visited Assange In Ecuador Embassy Testifies At Extradition Trial

Doctor says Assange has concealed the “full extent of his depression and suicide plans” when meeting with prison doctors and mental health specialists.
Kevin Gosztola Sep 24, 2020
Trump Jr. Fixer: Everyone In WikiLeaks Deserves The Death Penalty

Trump Jr. Fixer: Everyone In WikiLeaks Deserves The Death Penalty

Arthur Schwartz, wealthy Republican donor, retaliated against political activist Cassandra Fairbanks after she met with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Kevin Gosztola Sep 21, 2020

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