In a number of videos posted here journalists and supporters defended the imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher from the repression against him from the U.S. and British states.
WATCH: Outpouring for Assange on World Press Freedom Day
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Consortium News’ 25th Anniversary
Consortium News this year is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the first independent news site on the internet.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Hearing Put Off Until July or November Because of Virus
The judge will decide on May 4 whether to resume Assange’s hearing in July or as late as November, when the first court dates are open.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Espionage is the Charge, But He’s Really Accused of Sedition
The U.S. is trying to extradite Julian Assange to stand trial for espionage, but even though sedition is no longer on the books, that’s what the U.S. is really charging him with, says Joe Lauria.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Espionage Act Reform Bill Would Protect Journalists Like Julian Assange
Kevin Gosztola reports on U.S. congressional legislation that would protect members of the press who solicit, obtain or publish government secrets.
WATCH: ASSANGE EXTRADITION: John Pilger, Stefania Maurizi and Charles Glass
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Spread of Coronavirus in Belmarsh Prison Brings Death Sentence to Free Speech
With the British state’s failure to provide basic medical care and safety to inmates, and its often punitive and cruel policies, the disease of disdain for human life and rule of law has now become pandemic, writes Nozomi Hayase.
Assange Partner Speaks Out After Threat from Judge
Julian Assange’s partner and the mother of his two children has spoken out in a video released by WikiLeaks after Judge Vanessa Baraitser threatened to make her name public.
WATCH: Dan Ellsberg, Chris Hedges, Marjorie Cohn & Aaron Mate on the First Anniversary of Assange’s Arrest
Watch the replay of a discussion about the case of Julian Assange one year after his arrest with Dan Ellsberg, Chris Hedges, Marjorie Cohn & Aaron Mate.
WATCH: First Anniversary of Assange’s Arrest Online Event
A year ago today Julian Assange was dragged out of Ecuador’s London Embassy & thrust into Belmarsh prison where he remains pending a U.S. extradition request. Watch an online discussion here with Kristinn Hrafnsson, Craig Murray, & other guests.