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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.
"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.
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.
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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.
Enemy within? China is buying land around American military bases
China's proximity to military bases within the US, including a nuclear missile base in Wyoming, raises national security concerns. The US government blocked a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, citing it as a 'national security risk'. The order required the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the base.
Disney+ Korean Espionage Series Tempest: What we know about cast, characters, plot, production, where to watch
Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won star in 'Tempest,' a Korean espionage series coming to Disney+ next year. They play key roles in uncovering a threat to the Korean peninsula's stability.
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.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Trump, seeking to regain the presidency, previously had been scheduled to go to trial on May 20 in the documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, but the prosecution and defense had both acknowledged that date would need to be delayed.
Donald Trump brings his campaign to the courthouse as his criminal hush money trial begins
Donald Trump, a criminal defendant, faces trial for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments. His courtroom demeanor contrasts with his feisty public image. Trump is navigating legal battles while maintaining a political narrative to combat perceived persecution.
Hurry up and wait: Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
Delays plague the case against Trump, with unresolved issues surrounding the trial date, defense requests, and Judge Cannon's handling. The unique delays raise doubts about a trial before the presidential election, impacting potential outcomes.
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.
Accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty, faces almost 17 years jail
The US airman accused of leaking top secret Pentagon documents online pleaded guilty in federal court Monday under a deal in which he accepted a roughly 16-year imprisonment in return for prosecutors dropping more serious espionage charges. Jack Teixeira, appearing in an orange prison jump suit, pleaded guilty to six counts of willful transmission of national defense information, but in the deal worked out between prosecutors and the disgraced serviceman's lawyers he faces no espionage charges.
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.
US announces visa restrictions on those involved in misuse of commercial spyware
The US has announced a visa restriction policy targeting those involved in the misuse of commercial spyware. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has granted the State Department authority to impose visa restrictions on individuals engaged in the abuse of commercial spyware. The policy aims to influence foreign governments and companies engaged in malicious digital espionage activities.
View: Of old men & the election sea
Nikki Haley's brave last stand must be noted. Like a good, scrappy Punjabi, she refuses to bow out despite pressure from party leaders. She is running nearly 30 points behind Trump in her home state of South Carolina - not a good look for a former governor before the state primary next month. Her strategy is to stick it out and keep bleeding moderates, especially women. Trump's toxic masculinity may appeal to the Maga crowd, but it repels others.
Taiwan boosts protection of key tech, but says won't affect chipmakers' business
Taiwan makes the majority of the world's most advanced semiconductor chips, used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, and the government has long worried about Chinese efforts to copy its success, including through industrial espionage and poaching engineers.
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.
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System acts a force multiplier for military
China is encouraging countries to replace GPS with its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), but there are concerns about espionage, surveillance, and coercion. Unlike other global navigation networks, BDS is a two-way communication system that can identify locations and transmit data back to satellites. China is expanding the reach of BDS, particularly in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member countries.
No reason to doubt Microsoft's attribution of hack to China hackers: US State Department
In a blog post published Tuesday, Microsoft said a China-based hacking group has breached email accounts linked to government agencies in Western Europe.
What is the Espionage Act and what might it mean for Donald Trump?
The Espionage Act is an anti-spy law enacted by Congress shortly after the start of World War One. The statute criminalizes a broad array of conduct related to the mishandling of sensitive government records connected to the "national defense," a term generally referring to military records that if disclosed could damage U.S. national security.
US, UK leaders raise fresh alarms about Chinese espionage
Officials described it as the first time that leaders of the FBI and MI5 had shared a stage for a joint speech. McCallum said the Chinese government and its "covert pressure across the globe" amounts to "the most game-changing challenge we face." "This might feel abstract. But it's real and it's pressing," McCallum said. "We need to talk about it. We need to act."
India’s decision on Huawei, ZTE may have been shaped by “espionage acts” globally
American cybersecurity firm Mandiant has said that Beijing has engaged in extensive cyber espionage against both friends and adversaries based on fibre optic communications infrastructure.
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