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Espionage Act

Proposed Reform To US Espionage Act Would Create Public Interest Defense

Proposed Reform To US Espionage Act Would Create Public Interest Defense

A defendant charged would be "permitted to testify about their purpose for engaging in the prohibited conduct."
Kevin Gosztola Oct 8, 2020

Assange's Extradition Trial: Court Hears About History Of Political Prosecutions Under Espionage Act

“I never thought based on history we’d see an indictment that looked like this,” attorney Carey Shenkman testified.
Kevin Gosztola Sep 17, 2020
Witnesses: Julian Assange May Spend Rest Of His Life In US Prison If Convicted

Witnesses: Julian Assange May Spend Rest Of His Life In US Prison If Convicted

Assange would be under immense pressure to plead guilty and avoid trial in order to avoid an extremely harsh sentence.
Kevin Gosztola Sep 15, 2020

Judge Railroads Assange As Legal Team Objects To Fresh Extradition Request

Report from Day 1 of trial portion of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition hearing
Kevin Gosztola Sep 7, 2020

An Interview With Barry Pollack, Julian Assange's US Lawyer

Pollack outlines why the U.S. government's position in the case against Assange is a "very dangerous one."
Kevin Gosztola Sep 6, 2020

Celebrating National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, Despite All Its Contradictions

Chelsea Manning was found guilty of violating the Espionage Act on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
Kevin Gosztola Jul 30, 2020

In Early 2020, Pentagon Launched 'Aggressive' Investigation Into 'Bad Leaks'

The Pentagon launched an "aggressive" investigation of leaks earlier this year.
Kevin Gosztola Jul 22, 2020

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