WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Be Extradited to the US
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Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is due to be extradited to the US after a 14-year-long legal battle. He has been accused of leaking state secrets and faces 17 charges under the Espionage Act.
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Assange was arrested in 2019 and has been held in London's Belmarsh prison since then. In January 2023, he was granted permission to appeal his extradition to the UK Supreme Court. However, the court rejected his appeal in May of the same year.
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The extradition process has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that Assange will not receive a fair trial in the US. They also fear that his extradition will send a chilling message to other journalists and whistleblowers.
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The US government has argued that Assange is a criminal who should be held accountable for his actions. They say that he endangered national security by leaking classified information.
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Assange's extradition is a significant development in the global debate over freedom of speech and press freedom. His case has raised important questions about the limits of journalistic activity and the role of the government in protecting national security.
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