Assanges

Assange’s Family and Legal Team Express Gratitude to Australian Legislators During Parliament Visit

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Canberra, Australia – The spouse and legal team of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, visited Australia’s Parliament House on Wednesday to express gratitude to legislators for their firm stance against Assange’s extradition to the United States. Assange, an Australian citizen, remains in a British prison as he fights extradition on charges that could see him face up to 175 years in an American prison. The charges stem primarily from the publication of classified documents related to national security more than a decade ago. This comes at a critical moment as political support within Australia appears … Read more

Julian Assange’s Life Hangs in the Balance as Extradition Appeal Approaches, Says Lawyer

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London, United Kingdom – Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is facing the potential risk to his life if his final appeal against extradition to the United States is unsuccessful, according to his lawyer. Assange, who is wanted in the US over allegations of obtaining and disclosing national defense information, has spent the past four years in Belmarsh prison in London, following his eviction from the Ecuadorian embassy in 2019. Jennifer Robinson, Assange’s lawyer and an international human rights lawyer, expressed concerns about her client’s health, stating that he suffers from a major depressive illness … Read more

Julian Assange’s Lawyer Warns of Suicide Risk if UK High Court Rejects Extradition Appeal

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London, UK – Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, faces the risk of suicide if his final appeal against extradition to the United States is rejected by the UK High Court next month, according to his lawyer. Jennifer Robinson, an international human rights lawyer, expressed concern for Assange’s mental well-being, stating that he is unlikely to endure extradition if the court ruling does not favor him. Assange is currently held in London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison, awaiting extradition on charges related to the publication of thousands of diplomatic and military documents in 2010. The US government … Read more