A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA
A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA
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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

  • US authorities accuse Australian-born Assange of 18 counts relating to WikiLeaks’ release of troves of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables
  • His lawyers have argued the entire prosecution was politically motivated, powered by US President Donald Trump

Topic |   WikiLeaks
Reuters
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Updated: 3:14am, 5 Jan, 2021

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A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA
A protester outside the trial of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Old Bailey in London. Photo: EPA
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