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April 17, 2024

Assange extradition case moves forward after US assures UK court there would be no death penalty

The U.S. provided guarantees to the British High Court in London that could pave a way for Julian Assange to be extradited to the U.S. to face espionage charges.

April 11, 2024

Biden considers Australia's plea to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

President Joe Biden said on April 10, 2024, that he was considering Australia's request to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks.

March 27, 2024

British court rules Julian Assange extradition on pause until US guarantees no death penalty

The Biden administration has pursued a case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange with charges under the Espionage Act, which some argue is a threat to journalism.

March 26, 2024

Julian Assange's possible final appeal ruling to be handed down by British High Court

The U.K. High Court will hand down its ruling Tuesday on whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will be allowed to appeal his extradition to the U.S.

March 6, 2024

Rep. Massie bringing Julian Assange's brother as guest to State of the Union

Rep. Thomas Massie invited Julian Assange's brother, Gabriel Shipton, as his guest to President Biden's State of the Union address this week.

March 3, 2024

UN expert on freedom of expression urges end to Julian Assange’s prosecution over press freedom concerns

A United Nations expert on freedom of expression called on the U.S. government to drop the charges against Julian Assange, citing concerns about press freedom.

February 22, 2024

Julian Assange's US extradition hearing wraps up in London, decision not expected until at least next month

Julian Assange's hearing at the British High Court for his possible final appeal challenging his U.S. extradition has concluded, and he was absent for the second day in a row.

February 21, 2024

UK High Court hears arguments in Assange's US extradition case without him present due to health reasons

Julian Assange's hearing in London for his possible final appeal challenging his extradition to the U.S. kicked off on Tuesday, although he was absent from the courtroom.

February 20, 2024

European Parliament urges UK to release Assange as possible final appeal challenging US extradition begins

Julian Assange's possible final hearing challenging his extradition to the U.S. kicked off Tuesday morning in London, as more calls are made demanding his freedom.

February 17, 2024

Australian MPs vote overwhelmingly to demand US, UK free Assange; US lawyers pressure DOJ to drop charges

Australian MPs and U.S. lawyers are calling an end to the prosecution of Julian Assange ahead of his possible final legal appeal challenging his U.S. extradition.