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Assange’s lawyer says deal offered in exchange for source for the hacking of Democratic emails before 2016 election.
Julian Assange
US says WikiLeaks founder conspired to hack gov’t computers, but supporters claim Assange is being unfairly targeted.
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The hearing which was delayed due to coronavirus pandemic will resume on Monday and is due to run...
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Assange’s extradition to the US would set a chilling precedent for those who publish leaked or...
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Prosecutors outline new allegations against WikiLeaks founder, saying he recruited hackers to obtain government secrets.
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US judge orders release of former US army analyst who refused to testify to grand jury over WikiLeaks.
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Julian Assange’s trial and its consequences for journalism. Plus, prison journalism in the US.
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A UN special rapporteur says WikiLeaks founder is a victim of psychological torture.
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UN expert outlines comprehensive definition of what constitutes psychological torture.
US seeks whistle-blower’s extradition but Assange’s legal team say he is a ‘symbol of all that Trump condemned’.
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WikiLeaks founder faces up to 175 years in US jail over publication of military whistleblower revelations.
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Ahead of extradition hearing which begins on Monday in London, whistleblower’s legal team appeal to French authorities.
White House denies claims that Trump administration offered to pardon Assange if he denied Russia leaked DNC emails.
Jailed WikiLeaks founder’s extradition hearing to be split into two parts and could continue to mid-year.