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February 21, 2024

Czech Republic extradites suspect charged in Iran-backed plot to kill US-based government critic

The Czech Republic has handed Polad Omarov, who faces charges for allegedly plotting to kill an Iranian American journalist, over to U.S. authorities.

February 21, 2024

Louisville police enter negotiations with Justice Department after report on racial discrimination

The Department of Justice and the city of Louisville, Kentucky, have entered negotiations after a federal report revealed a pattern of racial discrimination by the city's police.

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

Filmmaker and journalist Eleanor Goldfield speaks at DC rally in support of Julian Assange

Filmmaker and journalist Eleanor Goldfield speaks at a rally at the Justice Department in support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

February 20, 2024

Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin calls for Julian Assange's freedom outside the DOJ

Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin calls for Julian Assange's freedom outside in remarks delivered outside the Justice Department.

February 20, 2024

Singer and activist Luci Murphy sang with supporters of Julian Assange outside the DOJ

Singer and activist Luci Murphy led Julian Assange supporters in song at a rally outside the Justice Department.

February 20, 2024

Julian Assange's wife says her husband was targeted by CIA over Wikileaks publications

Julian Assange's wife, Stella, says her husband was targeted by the CIA over Wikileaks publications. (via Reuters)

February 20, 2024

Ben Crump says ending crime in US as easy as changing ‘definition of crime’; Dr Swain says that’s ‘ludicrous’

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump saying U.S. laws target Black culture, and to end crime you must redefine what are considered crimes is "ludicrous," said Dr. Carol Swain.

February 20, 2024

Justice Department disrupts LockBit cybergang, indicts 2 Russian nationals for using ransomware variant

The U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies disrupted LockBit actors' ability to attack networks, steal data and extort victims.

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.