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Julian Assange Refuses To Surrender To Extradition Request 'For Doing Journalism'

The WikiLeaks co-founder claimed his work had "protected many people".
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Julian Assange Sentenced To 50 Weeks In Jail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for skipping bail in June 2012, when he sought refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy. He stayed in the embassy for seven years to avoid an extradition order to Sweden over rape allegations. Assange still faces extradition to the U.S. over the distribution of government documents.
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Why Academics Should Oppose Julian Assange’s Extradition To The US

Assange is disliked in political and media circles and is by many accounts a narcissistic megalomaniac – but it’s the unpopular who most require legal protection
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A Guide To The Eccentric Cast Of Characters Surrounding Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder's supporters range from Ecuador's former president to actress Pamela Anderson.
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Julian Assange's 'Embassy Cat' Is Safe, WikiLeaks Confirms

The pair will be "reunited in freedom".
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Yes, Even Julian Assange Has Rights – Whether We Like It Or Not

Horrible people have exactly the same rights as nice people: the right to freedom of speech, to a fair trial and to seek political asylum.
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Julian Assange's Colleagues Fear He Could Face The Death Penalty Or Decades In Jail

WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson expressed concern there could be serious charges awaiting Assange.
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Donald Trump's Reaction To Julian Assange's Arrest Has Everyone Pointing Out The Same Thing

"I know nothing about WikiLeaks."
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Jeremy Corbyn Calls For Government To Oppose Julian Assange's Extradition To The US

It comes after Diane Abbott defended the Wikileaks co-founder.
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Julian Assange Charged By US Government Over Conspiracy With Chelsea Manning To Commit Computer Intrusion

He could face a maximum penalty of five years in jail.
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