Tag: Chelsea Manning
Julian Assange has no prayer for the Empire of Lies
Wikileaks co-founder is on his way to a screening trial of politicians desperate for votes After several years on the run from various governments, Wikileaks editor Julian Assange now seems to be on his way to the United States, where he can expect to face a show trial during the election year built on a […]
The UK government approves the extradition of Assange; He plans to appeal
LONDON – On Friday, the British government ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage – a milestone, but not the end of a decade-long legal saga. WikiLeaks said they would question the order and have 14 days to appeal. Interior Minister Priti Patel signed the order approving […]
Judges send Assange extradition decision to UK government
A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to be charged with espionage. The matter will now go to the UK Home Secretary for a decision, although the WikiLeaks founder still has legal recourse to appeal. The decision, which brings the year-long extradition dispute closer to an […]
Assange wins the first stage of the attempt to appeal the US extradition
LONDON – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won the first leg of his bid to overturn a British ruling that opened the door for his extradition to the United States to stand trial on charges of espionage. The Supreme Court of London gave Assange permission to appeal the case to the UK’s Supreme Court. […]
