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What you need to know about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' controversial founder
Julian Assange, who recently secured his freedom through a plea deal with US authorities, is a polarizing figure known for his role in WikiLeaks. Seen by many as a champion of press freedom, he gained global attention by releasing classified US military documents, including the infamous Iraq and Afghanistan war logs. Assange's legal troubles began with allegations in Sweden, followed by seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US, where he faced charges under the Espionage Act.
WikiLeaks founder Assange strikes US plea deal, to be a ‘free man’
He flew out of London to travel to the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory in the Pacific where he will plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy to obtain and disseminate national defence information, according to a court document.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty in espionage act case in US court, will be freed from prison
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disseminate classified US defense information under a deal with the US Justice Department. This agreement concludes a decade-long legal battle involving multiple countries. Assange will appear in a federal court in the Mariana Islands to enter his plea, after which he will return to Australia. The case has sparked significant debates over press freedom and national security.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange stares at US extradition as trial in London starts today
Two judges at the High Court in London will rule on whether the court is satisfied by US assurances that Assange, 52, would not face the death penalty and could rely on the First Amendment right to free speech if he faced a US trial for spying. Assange's legal team say he could be on a plane across the Atlantic within 24 hours of the decision, could be released from jail, or his case could yet again be bogged down in months of legal battles.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may be near the end of his long fight to stay out of the US
Assange faces what could be his final court hearing in London next week as he tries to stop his extradition to the U.S. The High Court has scheduled two days of arguments over whether Assange can ask an appeals court to block his transfer. If the court doesn't allow the appeal to go forward, he could be sent across the Atlantic.
Tucker Carlson, Former Fox News Host, Visits Julian Assange in Prison
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host had recently posted on X about his visit to Belmarsh Prison to meet journalist Julian Assange, who is currently facing extradition to the United States on charges related to the Espionage Act.
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Leading media outlets urge US to end prosecution of Julian Assange
"This indictment sets a dangerous precedent, and threatens to undermine America's First Amendment and the freedom of the press," editors and publishers of the Guardian, the New York Times, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, and El Pais said in an open letter.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries Stella Moris in London prison amid high security
The couple had announced their engagement in November last year.
Assange set to make submissions to UK minister after losing Supreme Court appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, wanted in the US over the alleged leak of classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is expected to make submissions to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel after he lost an appeal against his extradition in the UK Supreme Court.
UK opens door to Assange extradition to US on spying charges
The High Court in London ruled that U.S. assurances about Assange's detention, received after the lower court decision, were enough to guarantee he would be treated humanely. Assange's lawyers say they will ask to appeal.
Julian Assange's legal fight to avoid U.S. espionage trial resumes in London
The U.S. authorities accuse Australian-born Assange, 49, of conspiring to hack government computers and of violating an espionage law in connection with the release of confidential cables by WikiLeaks in 2010-2011. Assange, clean-shaven and wearing a suit at Monday's hearing, formally declined to be extradited to face a superseding indictment.
Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange arrested in UK
The Metropolitan Police said he had been taken into custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court "as soon as is possible".
Ecuador denies it will imminently expel Assange from embassy
Assange was "prepared" for expulsion from the building, a British friend of his said on Tuesday.
Russians tried to help Julian Assange escape from London embassy hideout
Russian officials had devised a covert plan to help Wikileaks founder Julian Assange escape to Russia from his Ecuadorian embassy hideout in London, a UK media report claimed on Friday.
Sweden drops rape probe against Julian Assange, he still faces arrest in UK
Assange took refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden for fear that he would be handed over to the US for prosecution over WikiLeaks.
Julian Assange's warrant not suspended for friend's funeral
Assange had made a request to attend the funeral of MacFadyen, a US journalist who died in London on October 22 aged 76.
Six high-profile people who left the country to escape law
A look at other high-profile cases of those who flew just enough to keep out of reach of the long arm of the law.
UN panel rules in favour of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: Report
Assange, 44, was granted political asylum by Ecuador, which has housed him since 2012 at its central London embassy.
Julian Assange to be questioned at London hideout
Ecuador President Correa said the Swedish authorities will submit questions to Ecuadorian officials, who will then quiz Assange about them.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to be interrogated soon by Swedish authorities
In April, the activist had said he consented to the Swedish prosecutor's conditions for the interrogation procedure to take place at the embassy in Kensington in central London.
Julian Assange's secret escape plan made public
Julian Assange from their London embassy in a diplomatic bag, wearing a fancy dress disguise, in one the many bizarre plots drawn up to evade arrest.
Sweden gets closer to break Julian Assange standoff
The talks will focus on allowing Swedish authorities to question Assange at his hideout in the Ecuadorean mission.
Why won't Julian Assange condemn Ecuador's spying software?
Wikileaks' recent document dump reveals emails leaked from an Italian company called Hacking Team that sells intrusive spyware to governments.
Sweden offers to question Julian Assange in UK
Sweden sought Assange's arrest in 2010 but he denies the assault claims and has sought refuge at the Ecuadorean embassy in London since 2012.
Decision on US whistleblower Edward Snowden could take months: Ecuador
Ecuador today said it would take months to decide on whether to grant asylum to US whistleblower Edward Snowden
Will Wikileaks survive for more leaks?
Julian Assange has a remarkable ability to cope with pressures exerted by a host of countries, but the future of his organisation is uncertain.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to contest Australia elections
Assange's mother, however, feels her hacker-turned activist son would be an "awesome" choice in the federal elections this year.
Why Britain got it totally wrong on Julian Assange
One argument is that Britain's move is part of larger conspiracy led by Americans to get their hands on Assange.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange thanks courageous Latin American nation for asylum
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today said he was grateful to Ecuador president Rafael Correa for granting him political asylum.
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