Julian Assange November 27 Reps McGovern, Massie urge Biden to pardon Julian Assange to 'send a clear message' on press freedom U.S. Reps. James McGovern and Thomas Massie wrote a letter to President Biden urging him to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to "send a clear message" on press freedom.
France October 2 WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in order to be freed In Julian Assange's first remarks since his release from prison in June, the WikiLeaks founder said he was freed after 5 years of incarceration because he 'pled guilty to journalism.'
OPINION June 27 Treatment of Assange was a shameful stain on our First Amendment Tuesday’s release of Julian Assange from 14 years of confinement is to be celebrated on humanitarian grounds. But as we celebrate his return to his wife and children, let us take this moment to examine how our nation, once the global champion of press freedom, came to persecute this brave journalist.
Julian Assange June 26 Julian Assange secures freedom following plea deal with US, sentenced to time served Julian Assange was sentenced to time served while he was in a London prison as part of a plea deal he reached with the U.S. Justice Department to secure his release.
Julian Assange June 25 Julian Assange spotted boarding plane to remote US territory amid plea deal Julian Assange spent $500,000 on a flight from London to a remote U.S. territory to avoid setting foot on the U.S. mainland on Tuesday.
POLITICS June 11 Civil liberty, whistleblower protection groups urge Congress to allow vote on Espionage Act reform amendment Nearly 20 civil liberty groups are urging the House Rules Committee to allow a Floor vote on an amendment to reform the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers.
Julian Assange May 21 British court rules Julian Assange may make full appeal against US extradition on First Amendment grounds WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may appeal an extradition order to the U.S. on espionage charges after a ruling in his favor was handed down Monday by the British High Court.
Julian Assange May 20 Wife of Julian Assange arrives at London hearing as court decides if WikiLeaks founder will be extradited Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, spoke to supporters ahead of Julian's hearing that could see him extradited to the U.S. or could give him another chance to appeal.
Julian Assange May 20 Julian Assange London hearing could decide whether the WikiLeaks founder is extradited to the US Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, faces a hearing in London that could result in his extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges or give him another chance to appeal.
Julian Assange May 4, 2024 Australian lawmakers send letter urging Biden to drop case against Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day A group of Australian lawmakers urged President Biden on World Press Freedom Day to drop the prosecution against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
United Kingdom 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange 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.
Julian Assange February 14, 2024 Artist threatens to destroy Picasso, Rembrandt, Warhol masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison An artist in France said he will destroy up to $45 million worth of artwork by Rembrandt, Picasso, Andy Warhol and others if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison.
Julian Assange February 10, 2024 UN torture expert urges UK to halt Julian Assange’s US extradition over fears of torture, human rights abuses A U.N. expert on torture is urging the U.K. government to halt the possible U.S. extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over concerns of possible torture.
Julian Assange January 16, 2024 Australian MPs pen letter urging UK government to stop Julian Assange's US extradition, citing health concerns A group of Australian lawmakers wrote a letter to U.K. Home Secretary James Cleverly calling on him to halt the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.
Julian Assange December 20, 2023 UK High Court sets date for Julian Assange's final appeal challenging US extradition WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's possible final legal challenge to stop his extradition to the U.S. will be held at London's High Court in February.
Julian Assange December 16, 2023 Bipartisan congressional resolution calls on US officials to drop charges against Julian Assange Rep. Paul Gosar introduced a resolution expressing journalism is protected by the First Amendment and that the U.S. should end its prosecution against Julian Assange.
Julian Assange November 10, 2023 Squad and Marjorie Taylor Greene join 16 lawmakers calling on Biden to free Julian Assange A group of bi-partisan lawmakers have written to President Biden calling for him to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who published classified documents.
Julian Assange October 23, 2023 House members urged in bipartisan letter to join demands for Biden to drop Julian Assange's case Reps. Thomas Massie James McGovern are gathering signatures from fellow House members for a letter calling on President Biden to drop the charges against Julian Assange.
Julian Assange September 20, 2023 Australian delegation meets with US officials, members of Congress to demand Julian Assange's freedom A delegation of Australian politicians met with U.S. officials in Washington, D.C., to urge the U.S. government to end the prosecution of Julian Assange.
Julian Assange September 20, 2023 Brazil's president says Julian Assange can't be punished for 'informing society' in a 'transparent' way Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of press freedom, arguing that the U.S. should not prosecute Julian Assange for informing the public.
Julian Assange September 9, 2023 Delegation of Australian lawmakers will visit US to push for Julian Assange's release: 'Powerful message' A cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers will travel to Washington, D.C., to urge U.S. officials to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
