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Free Assange!
- 17/06/2022 - UK Home Secretary approves extradition of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange to the US where he would face a 175 year sentence. Next step: appeal of the decision.
- 10/12/2021 - VERDICT in the appeal of USA+UK Vs Assange extradition case: According to the High Court, Assange CAN be extradited to the US.
- The US appeal on non-extradition of Assange is ON. Hearing on 27th and 28th of October. Follow the next steps of his persecution.
Next Steps in the Extradition Procedure of Julian Assange
Here is an attempt at understanding the various possible scenarii once the first instance decision of the UK Magistrate Court, by judge Vanessa Baraitser, has been given on Jan. 4th 2021.
This information is mostly based on a diagram by the Wau Holland Foundation.
It has been researched from multiple sources, and should be considered indicative. Please edit/comment any suggestion, correction or clarification.
version 2.32 - 2022-04-21
(click the image on the right)
The Actors of a Persecution
This section is an effort to collectively research and document the various institutions, individuals and corporations in the UK, US, Sweden and Ecuador who play(ed) a role in the persecution of Assange.
The links between these pages are displayed together in a relational map that presents this information visually, helping to (re)interpret the various relations and conflicts of interests in that case.
Everyone is encouraged to enrich these pages with more facts, pictures and sources, and to add new actors.
The Superseding Indictment - 24-06-2020
On June 24th 2020, the US published a new version of the indictment of Assange, as a new base for requesting his US extradition. In a rather unusual move, the US are changing the nature of the accusations, while the extradition hearing (trial) is already going on. Original PDF version and full-text (OCR) version of the superseding indictment, copy-pastable with table of content and links to sections, sub-sections, etc.
- Accusing Assange of a broadened alleged “hacking conspiracy” involving “Anonymous”, lulzsec, antisec, CCC, Snowden, etc.
- Attempting to qualify WikiLeaks as an intelligence agency
- doesnt formally add charges (as it would be illegal according to extradition treaties), yet heavily modifies and broadens the existing ones.
- Is it even legal?
More information and links on the US extradition page
1st instance: NO US EXTRADITION FOR ASSANGE!
Judge ruled -while parroting the US DoJ on issues of free speech and national security- that due to Assange's health and high risk of suicide, he should not be extradited to the USA. The prosecution will now appeal the decision…
- Coverage of the verdict, along with resources, compiled on this page.
Hearing ended on October 1st 2020
The hearing for Assange's extradition to the USA started in London on 24th - 28th February 2020. It resumed from the 7th September to October 1st 2020. (See the defense closing statement and the the prosecution's response.)
In defense of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
Julian Assange faces extradition to the US, where he risks 175 year in prison for charges based on the US espionage act for his journalistic activities publishing truthful information - exposing war crimes, lies and corruption. He has been detained in isolation in the Belmarsh high-security prison in London, since April 11th 2019.
Assange's case is emblematic for the methods used against him and his character, along with the multiple violations of international law. It is also dramatic for the precedent his extradition and jailing in the US would set for everyone involved into journalistic and truth-seeking activities.
The political and judicial persecution of Assange is part of a wider picture where the actions of many courageous hackers, whistleblowers, journalists and activists are being brutally repressed by violent forces attempting to assert their power.
Everyone is invited to take part in enriching this wiki as a document base to empower everyone to get informed and take concrete actions against the extradition of Julian Assange.
As outlined by Gavin MacFadyen, Assange's friend and mentor, journalists should take risks to expose lies and challenge power. This wiki is dedicated to his loving memory <3
Map of topics
Below is an evolving map of the topics described here on Challenge Power, upon which you can help elaborate.
The work of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
- List of Assange's awards and recognition for his work as a journalist.
Political persecution of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
A historical case: The USA vs Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
- The US charges against Assange and the fight against his extradition: analysis of the indictment, the extradition treaty etc.
- The "Assange Precedent": how Assange's case impacts journalism worldwide.
- USA vs Julian Assange extradition hearing Part 1 24-28 Feb: a page dedicated to documenting the first part of the extradition hearing.
- USA vs Julian Assange extradition hearing Part 2 Sept 7 - Oct 1 2020: a page dedicated to documenting the second part of the extradition hearing.
Speaking up in defense of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
- In Defense of Julian Assange: people and organizations voicing their support and opposing Assange's extradition to the US.
- Tools to fight a disinformation campaign: because smears against Assange are many and correct information often lacks.
- Useful resources online: timeline, key documents, fact sheets etc.
Get together and take action
- Get involved online and offline: Step by step guide on getting involved, including info about upcoming and ongoing protests, vigils, exhibitions etc..
- Official Campaigns: Defend Wikileaks, Courage Foundation, Don't Extradite Assange (DEA), Australian Assange Campaign and We Are Millions photo campaign info and contacts.
- Campaigning Material: images, posters, flyers, etc.
- Past events: List of past events and their related archives.
- Movie list: List of Wiki-related movies and shows you can binge on while quarantined during the COVID-19 outbreak!
- Ideas Do you have an original creative idea how to enhance and spread support for Julian Assange online during times of worldwide quarantines? Share your idea here!
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