[Tree] Julian Assange's 12-year legal saga and its implications for press freedom and government transparency

Version 0.7 (2024-07-02 20:41:25.897000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the release of Julian Assange and the plea deal reached between him and the US government. Addition of details about the concerns raised regarding press freedom. Introduction of the case of Evan Gershkovich and the UN experts' call for his release. Mention of the opinion piece by Martin Bright highlighting other cases of press freedom violations.

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Version 0.69 (2024-07-02 20:41:05.902000)

updates: UN experts condemn Russia's violation of international law in imprisoning US reporter

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Version 0.68 (2024-07-02 12:21:55.622000)

updates: New information on the implications for press freedom and other cases of press freedom violations

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Version 0.67 (2024-06-29 09:57:23.508000)

updates: Julian Assange's surprising plea deal in Saipan

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Version 0.66 (2024-06-28 22:05:59.261000)

updates: Julian Assange's wife urges privacy amidst his return to Canberra

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Version 0.65 (2024-06-28 03:07:29.893000)

updates: Details of the plea deal and the near-collapse of the case against Assange

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Version 0.64 (2024-06-27 07:22:23.044000)

updates: Stella Assange thanks Australian lawmakers for Julian Assange's freedom

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Version 0.63 (2024-06-27 01:51:16.507000)

updates: Inclusion of information about Assange's ban from returning to the US and the Belarus connection

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Version 0.62 (2024-06-26 14:12:51.797000)

updates: Julian Assange released from prison and pleads guilty to violating US espionage law in Saipan

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Version 0.61 (2024-06-26 10:35:13.922000)

updates: Julian Assange is banned from returning to the US without permission

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Version 0.6 (2024-06-26 10:35:01.890000)

updates: Assange has been released from prison and will plead guilty in the Northern Mariana Islands

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Version 0.59 (2024-06-26 10:34:50.560000)

updates: Julian Assange returns to Australia after pleading guilty

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Version 0.58 (2024-06-26 02:57:37.108000)

updates: Julian Assange admits to leaking US state secrets and plans to return to Australia

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Version 0.57 (2024-06-25 22:54:24.964000)

updates: Julian Assange arrives in Mariana Islands for US plea deal

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Version 0.56 (2024-06-25 08:23:53.340000)

updates: Assange has been released from prison after nearly two years

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Version 0.55 (2024-06-25 07:55:40.692000)

updates: Incorporates a timeline of Assange's legal battles and guilty plea agreement

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Version 0.54 (2024-06-25 05:04:42.632000)

updates: Updates on Assange's guilty plea agreement and departure from the UK

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Version 0.53 (2024-06-25 05:04:23.329000)

updates: New details on Assange's plea deal and upcoming court appearance

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Version 0.52 (2024-06-25 05:00:51.964000)

updates: Julian Assange reaches a plea deal with the US Justice Department and is set to be released

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Version 0.51 (2024-06-25 01:04:07.853000)

updates: Julian Assange is set to be released after reaching a plea deal with the US Justice Department

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Version 0.5 (2024-06-25 01:03:55.339000)

updates: Julian Assange has been freed in a plea deal with the US Justice Department

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Version 0.49 (2024-06-25 01:03:21.055000)

updates: Incorporated key moments in Assange's life and WikiLeaks' history

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Version 0.48 (2024-06-25 00:54:15.594000)

updates: Julian Assange reaches a plea deal and will be freed from prison

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Version 0.47 (2024-06-22 04:56:21.486000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta for a foiled murder plot

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Version 0.46 (2024-06-18 01:58:51.213000)

updates: The story now includes information about the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the US for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist in New York. Gupta has been extradited to the US and pleaded not guilty in a federal court. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge. The FBI Director emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting American citizens and free speech. The extradition of Gupta is seen as a vital step towards justice. [4a87d797]

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Version 0.46 (2024-06-18 01:58:51.213000)

updates: The story now includes information about the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the US for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist in New York. Gupta has been extradited to the US and pleaded not guilty in a federal court. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge. The FBI Director emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting American citizens and free speech. The extradition of Gupta is seen as a vital step towards justice. [4a87d797]

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Version 0.45 (2024-06-18 01:03:36.372000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US for an alleged murder plot

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Version 0.44 (2024-06-18 00:58:47.755000)

updates: The story now includes information about Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national facing charges for a murder-for-hire plot in the US.

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Version 0.43 (2024-06-18 00:57:36.525000)

updates: Incorporated information about Nikhil Gupta's extradition and plea in murder-for-hire plot

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Version 0.42 (2024-06-17 17:58:40.271000)

updates: Incorporated information about Nikhil Gupta's plea in US court

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Version 0.41 (2024-06-17 02:58:34.361000)

updates: Incorporated information about the extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US

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Version 0.4 (2024-06-17 02:55:46.434000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US for his alleged involvement in a murder plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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Version 0.4 (2024-06-17 02:56:14.184000)

updates: The Czech Republic has decided to extradite Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the US for his role in a foiled assassination plot against Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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Version 0.39 (2024-05-23 22:56:20.898000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the Czech Republic's decision on extraditing Nikhil Gupta

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Version 0.38 (2024-05-20 16:03:26.362000)

updates: Julian Assange wins bid to challenge extradition

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Version 0.37 (2024-05-20 13:30:19.140000)

updates: UK High Court grants Assange new appeal in extradition case

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Version 0.36 (2024-05-20 06:53:24.436000)

updates: New information on Assange's extradition hearing and US assurances

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Version 0.35 (2024-05-07 12:40:50.606000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the extradition case of Nikhil Gupta

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Version 0.34 (2024-04-17 07:21:37.137000)

updates: US provides assurances to UK court, no death penalty

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Version 0.33 (2024-04-11 10:43:09.046000)

updates: President Biden considering dropping charges against Assange

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Version 0.32 (2024-04-10 23:18:38.054000)

updates: The editor of WikiLeaks says it's not too late to block Assange's extradition

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Version 0.31 (2024-03-31 21:47:22.751000)

updates: New information on the UK High Court's decision and the possibility of an appeal based on three grounds

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Version 0.3 (2024-03-27 14:59:21.131000)

updates: UK High Court delays decision on Assange's extradition appeal

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Version 0.29 (2024-03-26 14:55:57.171000)

updates: UK High Court provisionally allows Assange to appeal extradition

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Version 0.28 (2024-03-26 09:14:04.921000)

updates: New information on the London court ruling on Assange's final appeal for extradition challenge

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Version 0.27 (2024-03-26 09:06:55.540000)

updates: Information about Stella Assange's statement and potential appeal to the European Court of Human Rights

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Version 0.26 (2024-03-25 20:18:01.119000)

updates: Integration of information about Assange's fight against imperialist war and the Socialist Equality Party's stance

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Version 0.25 (2024-03-24 18:32:59.395000)

updates: Updates on ongoing negotiations for a plea deal

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Version 0.24 (2024-03-22 08:43:49.330000)

updates: Added information about "The Trust Fall: Julian Assange" documentary

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Version 0.23 (2024-03-11 13:51:06.755000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the new documentary film

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Version 0.22 (2024-03-03 09:19:04.639000)

updates: UN expert calls for end to Assange's prosecution

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Version 0.21 (2024-03-01 04:42:32.513000)

updates: Incorporated information about Assange's publications and the Espionage Act charges

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Version 0.2 (2024-03-01 04:40:33.030000)

updates: Incorporated information about Assange's fight against extradition and the potential impact on press freedom

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Version 0.19 (2024-02-26 14:27:01.521000)

updates: Julian Assange's mental health concerns in prison

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Version 0.18 (2024-02-22 09:17:14.766000)

updates: Updated information on Assange's extradition appeal decision

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Version 0.17 (2024-02-21 16:22:53.687000)

updates: Lawyers for the United States have urged a UK court to reject Julian Assange's appeal bid to block his extradition to the US to face espionage charges.

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Version 0.16 (2024-02-21 16:19:38.366000)

updates: US lawyers argue Assange put lives at risk by publishing secrets

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Version 0.15 (2024-02-21 15:55:16.930000)

updates: Updated information on Assange's final bid for appeal

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Version 0.14 (2024-02-20 13:47:20.149000)

updates: Updated information on Assange's last-ditch fight against extradition

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Version 0.13 (2024-02-20 13:43:44.208000)

updates: Updated information on Assange's last-ditch fight against extradition

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Version 0.12 (2024-02-20 13:43:23.293000)

updates: The High Court hears Assange's final bid for appeal

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Version 0.11 (2024-02-20 13:42:02.076000)

updates: Incorporated new information about Assange's last legal challenge in the UK and the concerns about his potential extradition before appealing to the European Court of Human Rights. Added details about the motion supported by MPs calling for an end to the Assange case. Included information about the hearing in the London court and the need for a political solution. Mentioned the coverage of the hearing by Consortium News. Highlighted the need for the US Justice Department to drop the charges against Assange [49375f67].

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Version 0.1 (2024-02-20 13:40:35.638000)

updates: The US Justice Department must drop spy charges against Julian Assange

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Version 0.09 (2024-02-20 08:14:03.576000)

updates: Assange's final legal challenge begins in the UK

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Version 0.08 (2024-02-19 07:25:09.309000)

updates: Julian Assange's fight to avoid facing spying charges in the United States may be nearing an end. This week, he will have his final court hearing in London to stop his transfer to the US. Assange, a computer expert and founder of WikiLeaks, has been indicted on 18 charges over the publication of classified documents in 2010. He is accused of conspiring with Chelsea Manning to hack into a Pentagon computer and release secret diplomatic cables and military files. If convicted, he could face up to 175 years in prison. Assange and his supporters argue that he acted as a journalist to expose US military wrongdoing and is protected under press freedoms. His health has deteriorated during his time in custody, and his wife fears for his life if he is extradited. Assange's legal team plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights if his plea for a full appeal is rejected. Last week, a motion supported by 86 MPs, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, called for an end to the Assange case. The opposition to the motion was mainly from Coalition MPs who argued that Assange is accused of leaking national security secrets. The parliamentary vote is a significant development that the Biden Administration cannot ignore. The hearing in the London court highlights the urgency of the political push to end Assange's pursuit and prevent further deterioration of his health in Belmarsh prison or his imprisonment in a US prison. Greg Barns SC, an adviser to the Australian Assange Campaign, emphasizes the need for a political solution involving the US, Australia, and the UK to address the issues raised by Assange's appeal. The hearing raises concerns about political opinions, media freedom, freedom of speech, fair trial, potential death penalty, and torture in the US prison system. Consortium News will provide coverage of Julian Assange's hearing at the High Court of England and Wales in London on Tuesday and Wednesday. Editor-in-Chief Cathy Vogan and Lauria will provide written reports and video recaps of the day's events. The hearing is Assange's appeal against the ruling last June to deny him leave to appeal the home secretary's decision to extradite him to the U.S. Journalists outside of England and Wales have been denied remote access to cover the hearing. Among those denied access are Fox News correspondent Landon Mion, Australian journalists Mary Kostakidis, and American journalists Kevin Gosztola and Marjorie Cohn.

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Version 0.07 (2024-02-18 21:59:42.588000)

updates: Inclusion of details about Consortium News coverage of the hearing

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Version 0.06 (2024-02-18 18:42:53.399000)

updates: Updates on Assange's upcoming hearing and the parliamentary motion

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Version 0.05 (2024-02-17 10:38:02.933000)

updates: Incorporated analysis of the global implications of Assange's extradition hearing

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Version 0.04 (2024-02-17 05:44:10.787000)

updates: Incorporated information about Assange's upcoming hearing and the potential global repercussions of the case

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Version 0.03 (2024-01-05 01:31:42.831000)

updates: Assange expresses regret over inability to expose war crimes, concerns about decline in whistleblower submissions

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Version 0.02 (2024-01-05 01:29:48)

updates: Includes an interview with John Pilger on Assange

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Version 0.01 (2024-01-05 01:29:10.596000)

updates: Information about the Belmarsh Tribunal and the unprecedented nature of Assange's prosecution

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Version 0.0 (2024-01-05 01:28:58.643000)

updates:

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