Part five of a six-part series on Julian Assange and the Espionage Act.
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How US Official Secrets Act Ensnared Julian Assange
If the U.S. wins its appeal, Julian Assange will face prosecution under a severe espionage law with roots in the British Official Secrets Act that is part of a history of repression of press freedom, reports Joe Lauria.
WATCH: ‘WikiLeaks on Trial’ Theater Piece Live!
CN Live! simulcasted a production by Hot Potato of ‘WikiLeaks on Trial’ where the public formed the jury.
John Pilger: Eyewitness to the Agony of Julian Assange
Journalist and filmmaker John Pilger has watched Julian Assange’s extradition trial from the public gallery at London’s Old Bailey. He spoke with Timothy Erik Ström of Arena magazine, Australia.
WATCH: CN Live! Daily Video Report on Assange Hearing–Day 18: Ellsberg Parallel Raised on Last Day of Testimony
Editor Joe Lauria presents a live report every day that court is in session at noon EDT during the resumed extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the Day Eighteen, the last day of testimony.
WATCH: CN Live! Daily Video Report on Assange Hearing–Day 14
Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria presents a live report every day that court is in session at noon EDT during the resumed extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the fourteenth day’s events.
FINAL REPORT: ASSANGE HEARING DAY FOURTEEN—Baraitser Grants Defense 4 Weeks to Prepare for Final Argument, Citing US Election
Consortium News is virtually “inside” the courtroom at Old Bailey, viewing the proceedings by video-link and has filed this report on Day Fourteen of Julian Assange’s resumed extradition hearing.
FINAL REPORT: ASSANGE HEARING DAY THIRTEEN–Prosecution Witness Tries to Play Judge; Leaves Out Reason Why Assange Was Sent to Belmarsh Medical Ward
Consortium News is virtually “inside” the courtroom at Old Bailey, viewing the proceedings by video-link and filed this report on Day Thirteen of Julian Assange’s resumed extradition hearing.
WATCH: CN Live! Daily Video Report on Assange Hearing–Day 13
Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria presents a live report every day that court is in session at noon EDT during the resumed extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the thirteenth day’s events.
WATCH: CN Live! Daily Video Report on Assange Hearing–Day 12
Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria presents a live report every day that court is in session at noon EDT during the resumed extradition hearing. Watch his recap of the twelfth day’s events.