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Assange Prosecution, Launched By Trump Justice Department, Will Continue Under Biden

A Justice Department spokesperson indicated officials have no plans to abandon a case widely viewed as a threat to global press freedom
Kevin Gosztola Feb 9, 2021

British Judge Keeps Julian Assange In Prison, Despite Denying Extradition Two Days Ago

“As far as Mr. Assange is concerned, this case has not been won,” Judge Vanessa Baraitser declared. She said the United States government “must be allowed to challenge [her] decision.”
Kevin Gosztola Jan 6, 2021

US Incarceration System Deemed Too Cruel For Julian Assange

In Judge Vanessa Baraitser's ruling, she said the detention conditions in which Assange would likely be held were relevant to his mental health and risk of suicide.
Kevin Gosztola Jan 4, 2021

In Assange Case, British Judge Rejects US Government's Extradition Request

"It would be oppressive to extradite [Assange] to the United States of America," Judge Vanessa Baraitser stated
Kevin Gosztola Jan 4, 2021
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

Trump's 'War On Journalism' Takes Center Stage At Julian Assange's Extradition Hearing

On Day 3, the court heard from Trevor Timm, the executive director of the Freedom of the Press Foundation
Kevin Gosztola Sep 9, 2020

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