Court is adjourned for Wednesday in the extradition hearing of Julian Assange. Consortium News watched the proceedings and filed this report on the testimony of Daniel Ellsberg and John Goetz.
Former British diplomat Craig Murray was in the public gallery at Old Bailey for Julian Assange’s hearing and here is his report on Tuesday’s events.
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The extradition trial of Julian Assange had been adjourned on Thursday morning amid fears that a member of the prosecution legal team may have been infected with Covid-19.
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Case is postponed until Monday while a lawyer who appeared in court is tested for Covid-19.
Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria presents a live 10-minute report every night during the resumed extradition hearing. Here is his recap of the third day’s dramatic events.
Julian Assange was also warned by Judge Baraitser that he would be removed if he makes another outburst. U.S. crimes abroad and at home on display.
Consortium News has remote video access to the courtroom, one of about 30 news outlets. Read our live Tweets & check here often for updates throughout the day & a CN Live! video report within 30 minutes of adjournment.