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Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents

Swedish Prosecutors Destroyed Assange Documents

Swedish prosecutors destroyed copies of email correspondence related to the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, according to Italian journalist Stefania Maurizi. The documents were destroyed while Maurizi was litigating her freedom of information request, making it "highly suspicious." Maurizi uncovered this major revelation during a hearing

Assange Fights Extradition To United States With Two Appeals

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism. Attorneys for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange separately appealed decisions by Home Office Secretary Priti Patel and a United Kingdom district court, which authorized his extradition to the United

'Another Dark Day': UK Government Approves Assange's Extradition To United States

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber to help us continue our independent journalism. United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States. Patel’s decision to hand over a journalist to the

Dark Day For Press Freedom: British Court Orders Assange Extradition

Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom, where Julian Assange's extradition hearing was held. (Photo by Ludhi85) This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become a monthly subscriber [https://thedissenter.org/#/portal/signup] to help us continue our independent journalism. A British magistrates court

UK Supreme Court Slams Door On Assange Appeal, Extradition May Be Authorized

If the British Home Office approves extradition, Assange’s defense may submit an appeal on the issues of freedom of the press.

British High Court Opens Door For Assange To Appeal To Supreme Court

Photo by Mohamed Elmaazi, NUJ memberSupport coverage of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's case. Become a paid monthly subscriber. [https://thedissenter.outpost.pub/public/promo-subscription/595a6466078f74118ea] WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange prevailed in his effort to obtain certification from the British High Court of Justice, which would allow him to

Three Stories That Further Illustrate Why US Government Can't Be Trusted In Assange Case

Photo licensed under Creative Commons by Ryan J. Reilly Three requests for information related to spying on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange were sent by Spanish judges to the United States Justice Department. The first request occurred in June 2020, but according to Yahoo! News, U.S. officials still refuse to