Pamela Anderson tells Trump to ‘be a hero’ and pardon Assange amid rumours president may intervene
4 years ago

Pamela Anderson tells Trump to ‘be a hero’ and pardon Assange amid rumours president may intervene

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pamela Anderson, who has been a dogged campaigner in calling for the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to be freed from jail, called on Tuesday for outgoing president Donald Trump to “be a hero” and pardon him. It isn’t the first time the former Baywatch star has made such an appeal, but it comes amid growing speculation that the president could use his final days in office to intervene in the Assange case. The pair met when Assange was staying at the embassy from 2012 to 2019, where he fled to avoid both the espionage charges in the US and an allegation of rape in Sweden, which was eventually dropped before he left the embassy and was immediately arrested in April last year. Assange co-founded the whistleblower site Wikileaks in 2006 but rose to prominence in 2010 when he released material passed to him by then US army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.

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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to make first public appearance since release
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to make first public appearance since release

Hindustan Times  

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange is set to make his first public appearance since being freed from a British jail when he gives evidence to the Council of Europe next month, his organisation said on Wednesday. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is scheduled to testify before the Council of Europe next month, marking his first public appearance since his release from British …

Jailed in UK, Julian Assange to plead guilty in a deal with US that gives him freedom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed in UK, Julian Assange to plead guilty in a deal with US that gives him freedom

Firstpost  

Assange was indicted by a US federal grand jury in 2019 on 18 counts stemming from WikiLeaks’ publication of a trove of national security documents WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty in US court to revealing military secrets in exchange for his freedom, ending his years-long legal drama, according to court documents released Monday night. The guilty …

A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a plea deal that will lead to freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning culmination to a long-running saga of international intrigue that spanned multiple continents. The Trump administration’s Justice Department accused Assange of directing former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in one of the largest compromises of …

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court

New Indian Express  

LONDON: The host of a news conference about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's extradition fight wryly welcomed journalists last week to the “millionth” press briefing on his court case. Assange faces a hearing in London's High Court that could end with him being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges, or provide him another chance to appeal his extradition. “Reporting …

UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty

New Indian Express  

Assange’s supporters say he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan that was in the public interest. The ruling follows a two-day hearing in the High Court in February, where Assange’s lawyer Edward Fitzgerald said American authorities were seeking to punish him for WikiLeaks’ “exposure of criminality on the part …

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange went far beyond journalism and should face spying charges, lawyers for US say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange went far beyond journalism and should face spying charges, lawyers for US say

The Hindu  

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States because he put innocent lives at risk and went beyond journalism in his bid to solicit, steal and indiscriminately publish classified U.S. government documents, lawyers for the American government argued February 21. American prosecutors allege Mr. Assange encouraged and helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal diplomatic …

WikiLeaks’ Assange faces wait to find out whether he can challenge extradition to the US
10 months, 3 weeks ago

WikiLeaks’ Assange faces wait to find out whether he can challenge extradition to the US

Associated Press  

LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won’t find out until next month at the earliest whether he can challenge extradition to the U.S. on spying charges, or if his long legal battle in Britain has run out of road. Two High Court judges said Wednesday they would take time to consider their verdict after a two-day hearing in which Assange’s …

Julian Assange’s wife joins protest outside High Court as he begins last-ditch attempt to fight extradition
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Julian Assange’s wife joins protest outside High Court as he begins last-ditch attempt to fight extradition

The Independent  

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WikiLeaks founder Assange faces his last legal roll of the dice in Britain to avoid US extradition
10 months, 3 weeks ago

WikiLeaks founder Assange faces his last legal roll of the dice in Britain to avoid US extradition

Associated Press  

LONDON — Julian Assange’s lawyers opened a final U.K. legal challenge Tuesday to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges, arguing that American authorities are seeking to punish him for exposing serious criminal acts by the U.S. government. Lawyer Edward Fitzgerald said Assange may “suffer a flagrant denial of justice” if he …

China calls US and UK press freedom hypocrites over Julian Assange trial
2 years, 6 months ago

China calls US and UK press freedom hypocrites over Julian Assange trial

Daily Mail  

China has branded US and UK hypocrites on press freedom over the looming extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges that could land the Australian in jail for life. Assange's extradition to the US to face charges over the leaking of thousands of official secrets has been approved by British Home Secretary Priti Patel after a protracted …

UK government approves extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
2 years, 6 months ago

UK government approves extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Firstpost  

The extradition order follows a British court ruling in April that Assange could be sent to the US over WikiLeaks’ publication of a huge trove of classified documents more than a decade ago London: The British government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. It follows a British court ruling …

Endless ordeal: On extradition of Julian Assange
3 years ago

Endless ordeal: On extradition of Julian Assange

The Hindu  

The ruling by the, currently in a British prison, can be extradited to the U.S., where he is facing charges, is a blow to all those who believe in press freedom. But the High Court, after receiving some assurances from the U.S. authorities that would not be held in restrictive prison conditions, decided to allow the extradition. The Trump administration …

Assange could go to Australian prison if convicted: U.S.
3 years, 2 months ago

Assange could go to Australian prison if convicted: U.S.

The Hindu  

October 27, 2021 12:23 pm | Updated December 14, 2021 07:07 pm IST - London U.S. authorities launched a new battle on Wednesday to make Julian Assange face American justice, telling British judges that if they agree to extradite the WikiLeaks founder on espionage charges, he could serve any U.S. prison sentence he receives in his native Australia. District Judge …

US continues to seek extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
3 years, 10 months ago

US continues to seek extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

Hindustan Times  

The US Justice Department is continuing efforts to seek the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, spokesperson Nicole Navas told Sputnik. In January, UK district judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled not to extradite Assange to the United States, citing health reasons and the risk of suicide in the US prison system, but did not release him from …

Who didn’t Trump pardon? From Julian Assange to Joe Exotic
3 years, 11 months ago

Who didn’t Trump pardon? From Julian Assange to Joe Exotic

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Of the 143 people excused, the most famous name was surely his former chief …

Pamela Anderson calls on Trump to pardon Julian Assange: ‘It would be a perfect way to go out’
3 years, 11 months ago

Pamela Anderson calls on Trump to pardon Julian Assange: ‘It would be a perfect way to go out’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson …

Wikileaks asks reporters for help in desperate bid to score Julian Assange last-minute pardon
3 years, 11 months ago

Wikileaks asks reporters for help in desperate bid to score Julian Assange last-minute pardon

CNN  

New York CNN — In a last-minute bid to persuade President Donald Trump to pardon Julian Assange, Wikileaks has reached out to several high-profile reporters asking for help in its efforts to rescue its founder from potential life in prison. The messages sent to reporters over Twitter direct message said that Assange’s partner, Stella Moris, had directed Wikileaks to reach …

UK judge to decide on bail for WikiLeaks' imprisoned Assange
4 years ago

UK judge to decide on bail for WikiLeaks' imprisoned Assange

The Independent  

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail by UK court
4 years ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail by UK court

Al Jazeera  

Assange’s legal team defeated in bail request, which comes days after judge ruled in favour of the whistle-blower by blocking his US extradition. Baraitser told the court: “I am satisfied that there are substantial grounds for believing that if Mr Assange is released today he will fail to surrender to the court to face the appellant proceedings.” The decision marks …

Pamela Anderson tweets support to Julian Assange: ‘The fight is not over’
4 years ago

Pamela Anderson tweets support to Julian Assange: ‘The fight is not over’

The Independent  

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UK court rules against US extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
4 years ago

UK court rules against US extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

Op India  

Putting speculations to rest, the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to remain in jail in the United Kingdom, as the Britain court ruled out the possibility of Assange being extradited to the US where he is to face charges of espionage. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been in Belmarsh prison in the UK since April 2019, when he was removed …

Assange’s extradition to U.S. rejected by U.K. court
4 years ago

Assange’s extradition to U.S. rejected by U.K. court

The Hindu  

A British judge on Monday blocked the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges, finding that he was at serious risk of suicide. But facing the “harsh conditions” likely in the U.S. jail system, Mr. Assange’s mental health would deteriorate, “causing him to commit suicide” with the determination of a person with autism …

UK judge blocks US request to extradite Assange
4 years ago

UK judge blocks US request to extradite Assange

Al Jazeera  

UK judge says WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to face espionage charges because he is at risk of suicide. A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such a move would be “oppressive” because of the WikiLeaks founder’s mental health. Cautious relief among press freedom …

Can Trump pardon Julian Assange?
4 years ago

Can Trump pardon Julian Assange?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump made headlines over the past week by …

Trump urged to pardon Julian Assange by his partner and mother of two children: ‘Please bring him home for Christmas’
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump urged to pardon Julian Assange by his partner and mother of two children: ‘Please bring him home for Christmas’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The partner of detained activist and whistleblower Julian Assange has …

Julian Assange would be sent to America's most notorious prison if extradited, court hears
4 years, 3 months ago

Julian Assange would be sent to America's most notorious prison if extradited, court hears

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the Associated Press, Ms Baird told …

Trump ‘offered Assange pardon’ in return for hacked emails source
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump ‘offered Assange pardon’ in return for hacked emails source

Al Jazeera  

Assange’s lawyer says deal offered in exchange for source for the hacking of Democratic emails before 2016 election. US President Donald Trump offered to pardon Julian Assange if the WikiLeaks founder provided the source for the hacking of Democratic National Committee emails before the 2016 US presidential elections, a London court has been told. On Friday, Assange’s lawyer said she …

FBI documents reveal communication between Stone, Assange
4 years, 8 months ago

FBI documents reveal communication between Stone, Assange

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Weeks after Robert Mueller was appointed special counsel in the Russia investigation, Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, reassured WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in a Twitter message that if prosecutors came after him, “I will bring down the entire house of cards,” according to FBI documents made public Tuesday. In a June 2017 Twitter direct message …

Lawyer: Assange was offered US pardon if he cleared Russia
4 years, 10 months ago

Lawyer: Assange was offered US pardon if he cleared Russia

Associated Press  

LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to claim during an extradition hearing that the Trump administration offered him a pardon if he agreed to say Russia was not involved in leaking Democratic National Committee emails during the 2016 U.S. election campaign, a lawyer for Assange said Wednesday. At a preliminary hearing held in London, lawyer Edward Fitzgerald said now-former …

MIA on Assange: ‘No one has fought for us the way he has’
5 years, 2 months ago

MIA on Assange: ‘No one has fought for us the way he has’

Al Jazeera  

British rapper who has long supported WikiLeaks founder tells Al Jazeera why she thinks UK, US are wrong to pursue him. Speaking to Al Jazeera on Wednesday by phone, after a protest event on Tuesday evening held in support of the WikiLeaks founder outside the Home Office, she said: “It’s incredibly frustrating. MIA, a Sri-Lankan-born artist, has long supported Assange, …

Pamela Anderson visits WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in prison, wrapped in grey ‘free speech’ blanket
5 years, 8 months ago

Pamela Anderson visits WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in prison, wrapped in grey ‘free speech’ blanket

The Independent  

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Pamela Anderson visits Julian Assange in prison
5 years, 8 months ago

Pamela Anderson visits Julian Assange in prison

The Quint  

London, May 8 Actress Pamela Anderson met Julian Assange at Belmarsh high-security prison on Tuesday, in his first social visit since he was hauled out of London's Ecuadorian embassy and arrested in April. "He's a good man, he's an incredible person, I love him and I can't imagine what he's been going through," Anderson said, who visited Assange several times …

Pamela Anderson visits Julian Assange in prison
5 years, 8 months ago

Pamela Anderson visits Julian Assange in prison

CNN  

London CNN — Former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson met Julian Assange at Belmarsh high-security prison on Tuesday, in his first social visit since he was hauled out of London’s Ecuadorian embassy and arrested in April. “He’s a good man, he’s an incredible person, I love him and I can’t imagine what he’s been going through,” Anderson said, who visited Assange …

Julian Assange refuses extradition to U.S.; long legal fight expected
5 years, 8 months ago

Julian Assange refuses extradition to U.S.; long legal fight expected

The Hindu  

A defiant Julian Assange told a London court on Thursday he will fight extradition to the United States to face charges of conspiring to hack into a Pentagon computer, arguing that his work as WikiLeaks founder has benefited the public. Speaking by video link from Belmarsh Prison in southeast London, Assange said, “I do not wish to surrender myself for …

The Latest: WikiLeaks editor says Assange in a London prison
5 years, 8 months ago

The Latest: WikiLeaks editor says Assange in a London prison

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s arrest : 7:30 p.m. WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson has told The Associated Press that Julian Assange is confined to a cell at Belmarsh Prison, a grim facility in southeast London. ___ 3:40 p.m. Ecuador’s interior minister says a Swedish software developer the country alleges was helping WikiLeaks blackmail the South American …

You may believe Julian Assange is a narcissist and even a bad person. But what played out in London is dangerous for all of us
5 years, 8 months ago

You may believe Julian Assange is a narcissist and even a bad person. But what played out in London is dangerous for all of us

The Independent  

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Hillary Clinton: Assange must ‘answer for what he has done’
5 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton: Assange must ‘answer for what he has done’

The Hindu  

Newly arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange needs to “answer for what he has done,” Hillary Clinton has said. WikiLeaks’ publication of Democratic emails stolen by Russian intelligence officers during the 2016 election season hurt Clinton’s presidential campaign. US President Donald Trump, Clinton’s Republican opponent, frequently showered praise on Assange during the final weeks of the campaign and cheered on the …

U.S. charges Julian Assange with hacking conspiracy
5 years, 8 months ago

U.S. charges Julian Assange with hacking conspiracy

The Hindu  

U.S. prosecutors announced charges on Thursday against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, accusing him of conspiring with former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to gain access to a government computer as part of one of the largest compromises of classified information in U.S. history. Mr. Assange, arrested by British police in London and carried out of Ecuador’s Embassy, faces up to …

Timeline of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s exposés and his stay in Ecuador embassy in London
5 years, 9 months ago

Timeline of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s exposés and his stay in Ecuador embassy in London

The Hindu  

WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange was arrested on Thursday after being holed up in Ecuador’s embassy in London since 2012. February 2016: The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says Mr. Assange has been “arbitrarily detained” and should be able to claim compensation from Britain and Sweden. January 2017: WikiLeaks says Mr. Assange could travel to the United States to face …

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