Julian Assange Plea Deal

Julian Assange pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served as part of a deal with the U.S. Justice Department to end his imprisonment. The plea allowed him to return home to Australia and avoid prison time in the U.S. after facing charges related to publishing classified information. There were concerns raised about press freedom due to the guilty plea.

Julian Assange's Court Hearing and Release

Julian Assange arrives in Saipan for court hearing, pleads guilty to US espionage law, and plans to reunite with family in Australia after being released from prison in the UK.

Julian Assange's extradition appeal to the United States

Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States will be heard next month in London. He is wanted on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act, relating to WikiLeaks' release of secret U.S. documents.

Reform of the Espionage Act to Protect Journalists and Whistleblowers

A group of civil liberty, press freedom, and whistleblower protection groups are calling for a reform of the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers from the government's abuse of power. Rep. Rashida Tlaib offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to address this issue.

Former President Trump's classified documents case

Former President Trump's attorneys accuse government prosecutors of unconstitutional censorship in response to a gag order request in his classified documents case. Prosecutors argue that Trump's statements pose a danger to law enforcement agents. The case involves allegations of keeping classified documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them after leaving the White House.

Julian Assange's Prosecution and Press Freedom

Australian lawmakers urge President Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange, calling it an attack on press freedom. Assange faces 17 counts under the Espionage Act for publishing classified American military documents. Biden is considering Australia's request to end the prosecution.

Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case

Former President Trump's request to dismiss charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents case was denied by a federal judge in Florida. The case will proceed with Trump facing charges of illegally withholding and concealing classified documents after leaving the White House.

Legal Battle Over Trump's Handling of Classified Documents

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss the documents case, rejecting the argument that the Presidential Records Act takes priority over the Espionage Act. Special Counsel Jack Smith criticized Cannon's stance on the case.

Federal Prosecutors Rebuke Judge in Trump's Classified Documents Case

Federal prosecutors rebuke judge presiding over former President Trump's classified documents case in the Southern District of Florida, arguing that potential jury instructions issued by the judge are based on a fundamentally flawed legal premise.

Julian Assange's Extradition Case

The British High Court ruled that the U.S. cannot extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on espionage charges unless they assure he won't face the death penalty and will receive First Amendment protections. Assange faces 17 counts under the Espionage Act for publishing classified information. His extradition could result in a trial in Alexandria, Virginia, with a potential sentence of up to 175 years in prison.