Category: Case Updates
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DAY TWO OF ASSANGE HEARING: US Tries to Narrow its Espionage Charge to Only Naming Informants; Defense Witness Crumbles Under Cross Examination
Julian Assange was also warned by Judge Baraitser that he would be removed if he makes another outburst. U.S. crimes abroad and at home on display. Old Bailey (Wikimedia Commons) 2:50 pm EDT: Day 2 of Assange’s substantial hearing has ended. Consortium News followed every moment of the hearing that went about 20 minutes over…
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ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Craig Murray: Your Man in the Public Gallery–Day One
Here is Craig Murray’s report on the first day of the resumption of Julian Assange’s hearing, the fifth day overall continuing from the start of the substantive hearing in February. By Craig MurrayCraigMurray.org.uk I went to the Old Bailey today (Monday) expecting to be awed by the majesty of the law, and left revolted by…
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EDITORIAL: A Trial Begins in London September 7,
Judging by the first week of hearings in February, it doesn’t seem to be important whatever the prosecution says or does, or how the defense responds. The decision already appears to have been made. Consortium News There can surely be a surprise when the next three to four weeks of hearings in the extradition case…
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ASSANGE EXTRADITION: Confusion Over Superseding Indictment May Delay Hearing
Julian Assange’s defense team asked for a possible delay until next week in a procedural hearing after the United States introduced a superseding indictment to the court. y Joe LauriaSpecial to Consortium News The defense for imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange has asked for a possible delay in a procedural hearing on Friday after the…
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May Extradition Hearing Postponed until September 7, due to Coronavirus
APR 29, 2020 — Last Monday judge Vanessa Baraitser agreed to postpone the extradition hearing which was scheduled from 18 May due to Coronavirus. It is to be confirmed yet whether it will go ahead this summer or beginning of November. Julian Assange didn’t attend his own hearing on Monday because of the advice of…
