JULIAN ASSANGE
The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a request to dismiss the case against him. This move was notable given Assange's publication of hundreds of thousands of secret documents and his status as perhaps the highest-profile detainee facing a U.S. extradition request. The Justice Department was involved in a battle in British courts to extradite him to the United States for trial.
Watch: Fiery exchange at US State Dept briefing over 'Assange's actions put people in danger' remark
The day WikiLeaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange walked free after signing a plea deal with the United States, the US State Department termed his actions for which he pleaded guilty as putting the lives of people, especially Washington's al...
Australian leaders celebrate Julian Assange's freedom but opposition says he is 'no martyr'
Julian Assange spent his first night in Australia in 14 years after being freed by a US court. He returned to an enthusiastic welcome but faces caution from the conservative opposition, who oppose labeling him a hero. Assange's wife, Stella, emphasized his plans for normalcy: swimming daily, enjoying real food, and relishing freedom. Despite calls for a presidential pardon, concerns persist over his past legal battles and guilty plea to espionage-related charges, impacting Australia's relations with the US.
Julian Assange's actions put people in danger: US State Department after whistleblower walks free
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted classified documents. They also accused him of acting as a conduit for Russian intelligence during the US presidential elections. Assange was welcomed in Canberra by supporters and family. His plea deal was formalized on the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate his travel back to Australia.
The controversial Wikileaks of Julian Assange and its diplomatic consequences
Julian Assange had leaked critical information obtained from US diplomatic cables and this had damaged US’s credibility and its long-standing ties with many of its partners.
WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home a free man; Aussie PM says long-running legal process ends
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, returned to Australia on June 26 after a 14-year legal battle. He was warmly welcomed by his wife, father, and supporters. Video footage showed Assange arriving at Canberra airport before reuniting with his wife...
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"Enough is enough": How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom
Julian Assange's release was facilitated by Australian diplomatic efforts, political support, and global fundraising. The legal battle ended after a plea deal, marking the conclusion of a 14-year saga involving espionage charges and extradition threats.
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 Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle over press freedom and national security. The deal, struck in Saipan, allows Assange to return to Australia without U.S. prison time. Assange had been jailed in the UK since 2019, resisting extradition. The plea resolves a Trump-era criminal case and highlights Assange's role in revealing military misconduct. His wife expressed relief, and Assange's supporters celebrate his impending freedom.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks out of U.S. court a 'free man' after guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws in a landmark deal on the Pacific island of Saipan. During the hearing, Assange admitted to conspiring to obtain and publish classified U.S. defense documents, citing a belief in First Amendment protections for journalism. Chief U.S. District Judge Ramona V. Manglona accepted his plea, citing time served in a British jail. Assange, accompanied by Australian diplomats, will return to Canberra, ending a lengthy legal saga marked by extradition battles and international controversy.
Assange's plea deal sets a chilling precedent, but it could have been worse
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, affecting American press freedoms but allowing him to walk free after more than five years in British custody. The agreement, concluded on Wednesday in a courtroom in a remote U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific, involved Assange pleading guilty to one charge of violating 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.
Spiller of beans, and State vs open society
Wikileaks demonstrated the immense power governments, even in liberal democracies, have over their citizens and the extent to which a state will go to protect that power. Assange made us confront the ease with which governments use 'national security' as a default rabbit to be pulled out of the hat.
UN welcomes release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from UK detention
The United Nation praised Britain over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's release form detention. The UN termed it as a "significant step" to settle the case.
Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
Julian Assange is on his way to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will lead to his release and return home to Australia after a 14-year legal journey. Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, is a U.S. commonwealth near Guam, hosting a U.S. district court. Assange's plea involves a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents, with a sentence of time served.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange freed from prison, flown out of UK
The 52-year-old Australian national was lodged at Belmarsh high-security prison in London since 2019 when he was taken into custody from the Ecuadorian Embassy, where he had sought asylum.
A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a plea deal with the U.S. Justice Department that will lead to his freedom. Assange, who has been imprisoned in the U.K. and fighting extradition to the U.S., is accused of conspiring to illegally obtain and publish sensitive government records. The deal requires him to plead guilty to a felony charge under the Espionage Act and is expected to allow him to return to Australia after sentencing. This case marks the culmination of years of legal battles and international intrigue.
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 can appeal against an extradition order to the US, rules London court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal against extradition to the United States on espionage charges by a London court, prolonging a lengthy legal battle. The High Court judges acknowledged Assange's grounds for challenging the extradition order. The decision could result in Assange facing trial in the US, with ongoing debate over his rights and the potential consequences of extradition.
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.
Biden says he's considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Assange
President Biden is evaluating Australia's request to halt the prosecution of Wikileaks' Julian Assange. The founder faces espionage and computer misuse charges for publishing classified documents, sparking a debate on freedom of the press and government transparency.
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
Julian Assange can't be extradited to the US without death penalty assurances, granting him a partial legal victory. The saga continues with a new appeal, keeping Assange in Belmarsh Prison.
Assange in last-ditch bid to block US extradition
The WikiLeaks founder asked a London judge for permission to appeal the UK's 2022 decision to extradite him to the US where he's charged with criminal espionage for leaking classified documents. His lawyers argue that sending him to the US would breach his human rights while other supporters say it would be an attack on free speech.
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.
Julian Assange loses latest bid to stop extradition to the US on spying charges
Assange has battled in British courts for years to avoid being sent to the US, where he faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks' publication of classified diplomatic and military documents more than a decade ago. In 2021, a British district judge ruled that Assange should not be extradited because he was likely to kill himself if held under harsh US prison conditions.
Julian Assange loses US extradition challenge, will renew appeal next week
Julian Assange, 51, is wanted by U.S. authorities on 18 charges relating to WikiLeaks' release of vast troves of confidential U.S. military records and diplomatic cables. Britain has given the go-ahead for his extradition and a judge at London's High Court ruled this week that Assange had no legal grounds to challenge the decision, according to a court order published on Friday.
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