Julian Assange's Return to Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in Australia after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, concluding a legal saga. He thanked the Australian government for intervening, embraced family, and avoided media. The plea deal allowed him to return to Australia without serving time in an American prison.

Julian Assange's Return to Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia after a 14-year legal battle, pleading guilty to U.S. espionage laws, avoiding extradition to the U.S. and receiving a sentence of time served. His release is celebrated by supporters but criticized by some in Australia.

Julian Assange's Legacy and the 2010 WikiLeaks Publication

NPR's A Martinez discusses Julian Assange's legacy and the 2010 WikiLeaks publication of classified government information with Alan Rusbridger, former editor-in-chief of The Guardian.

Julian Assange's Arrival in Australia

Julian Assange arrives in Canberra, Australia as a free man after accepting a plea agreement with an American court. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to obtain and disclose national defence information. Assange spent years under house arrest, in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and in a British high-security prison.

Julian Assange's Return to Australia

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia as a free man after pleading guilty in a deal that ended his legal battle over the publication of U.S. military secrets. He was sentenced to the time served in the UK and reunited with his family.

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 Plea Deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and allow him to return home to Australia after a 14-year legal odyssey.

Julian Assange's Plea Deal with U.S. Government

Julian Assange has entered into a plea deal with the U.S. government, pleading guilty to a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose national defense information. He faces a 62-month sentence, equivalent to time served, and is expected to be released and return to Australia. The case attracted support from human rights and journalism groups, fearing it could set a dangerous precedent for press freedom.

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.

Julian Assange extradition case

A British court will decide on Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S. for the WikiLeaks' mass leak of secret U.S. documents. His legal team is uncertain about the outcome, with possibilities ranging from extradition to freedom.

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.

Julian Assange's Potential Extradition to the U.S.

The U.S. provided assurances to the British High Court that could allow Julian Assange to be extradited to the U.S. to face espionage charges. Assange's wife, Stella, called the prosecution an 'attack on truth.'

Julian Assange's potential prosecution

President Biden is considering dropping the U.S. prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who has been indicted on espionage charges. Assange's wife and supporters argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military wrongdoing.

US President considering dropping prosecution against Julian Assange

US President Joe Biden is considering dropping the prosecution against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, an Australian citizen indicted on 17 espionage charges and one charge of computer misuse for publishing classified US documents. Australia has called on the US to drop the prosecution, arguing a disconnect in treatment compared to Chelsea Manning. Assange's supporters claim he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed US military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan.

President Joe Biden considering ending prosecution of Julian Assange

President Joe Biden is considering a request from Australia to end the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who faces charges of espionage and computer misuse over WikiLeaks' publication of classified U.S. files.

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.

Julian Assange's Extradition Case

Julian Assange's extradition to the U.S. has been delayed by London's High Court, pending assurances of a fair trial. Assange faces espionage charges for leaking classified U.S. government documents through WikiLeaks. His case has sparked debates on press freedom and government transparency.

Julian Assange extradition case

Julian Assange cannot be immediately extradited to the United States on espionage charges, pending further assurances from U.S. authorities. The legal saga continues with a new appeal granted until May 20.

Julian Assange's Extradition Case

Julian Assange has been given permission to challenge his extradition to the United States on espionage charges. The High Court in London ruled that Assange could pursue his appeal at a full hearing if satisfactory assurances are not provided by the U.S. A further hearing will be held on May 20 to decide on the assurances. Assange has been fighting extradition for over a decade and faces multiple charges related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents.

Julian Assange's prosecution and extradition

Julian Assange's brother is attending President Biden's State of the Union address as Rep. Thomas Massie's guest to bring attention to Assange's prosecution for publishing classified US documents. Assange is facing charges related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified US military documents and could face up to 175 years in an American maximum-security prison if extradited to the US.

Sweden drops investigation into Julian Assange rape allegation

Sweden drops investigation into alleged rape by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange due to elapsed time since accusation was made over nine years ago. Assange, currently in prison in Britain, is battling extradition attempt by the U.S. for spying charges related to his WikiLeaks work.

Julian Assange's Potential Extradition to the United States

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces final court hearing in England over potential extradition to the United States on spying charges. His wife claims his life is at risk if extradited due to declining health. Assange has been indicted on 18 charges related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents in 2010.

Julian Assange's Extradition Case to the U.S.

Julian Assange faces final court hearing in England over extradition to the U.S. on spying charges. His health has deteriorated during his time in custody, with his wife claiming it is a matter of life and death. Assange, indicted on 18 charges related to WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents, argues he acted as a journalist to expose U.S. military wrongdoing.