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US wins appeal against UK ruling that blocked Julian Assange’s extradition

Enlarge / Supporters of Julian Assange outside the Royal Courts of Justice on December 10, 2021, in London, England. (credit: Getty Images | Chris Ratcliffe ) A UK court ruling today brought the US government one step closer to securing the extradition of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who faces criminal charges for his alleged […]

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UK blocks Assange extradition due to suicide risk, poor US jail conditions

Enlarge / Supporters of Julian Assange protest in front of the US Embassy in Rome, Italy on September 7, 2020. (credit: Getty Images | Stefano Montesi – Corbis) A British judge today rejected the US’s request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, saying that Assange would be at greater risk of suicide in the American […]

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Why Julian Assange’s victory does little to help the cause of press freedom

Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, on Monday won his battle against extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States. The surprise decision by a London judge prompted joyous scenes outside the court—but also […]