Nozomi Hayese looks back at the calamitous events and tyrannical forces that, since 9-11, have turned a whistleblower and her publisher into the enemies of empire.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: An Extension of the US War on Terror
Category: WikiLeaks
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Assange Denied Bail, Further Visits, Despite Virus Risk
UPDATED: Despite fears by his lawyers and doctors that Julian Assange is at high risk of being infected in prison, his judge on Wednesday denied him bail, reports Joe Lauria.
Federal Judge Orders Chelsea Manning Released from Jail
The order came after the grand jury investigating WikiLeaks was dismissed, Kevin Gosztola reports.
Team Trump Failed to Bully ICC Into Dropping War Crimes Probe
Now that U.S. officials will be investigated for war crimes, the international court can expect escalating threats and retaliation by the White House, says Marjorie Cohn.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: The Armoured Glass Box is an Instrument of Torture
Judge Vanessa Baraitser had a hand-written judgement ready even before she heard the defence argument that Assange be allowed to leave his glass cage, as Craig Murray observed.
Free Assange Banner Passes America’s Symbol of Freedom
UPDATED: A video has appeared showing activists flying a banner reading “#Free Assange” past the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Humanity is Making A Very Important Decision
We are in do or die times, says Caity Johnstone. The only question left is, “Should journalists be jailed for exposing U.S. war crimes? Yes or no?”
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: CN Editor Discusses Hearing with Chris Hedges
Consortium News Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria discussed the week’s events in London with Chris Hedges.
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: CN Editor Speaks to George Galloway
Consortium News Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria sat down with former British MP George Galloway in London to discuss the first week of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing at Woolwich Crown Court.
LIVE UPDATES FROM LONDON: ASSANGE EXTRADITION HEARING ADJOURNED UNTIL MAY 18
Consortium News is in London to cover the formal extradition process of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange and has provided updates throughout the week.