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Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US, may walk free
A court filing outlines a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.
- by Matthew Knott
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Trump to give ‘very serious consideration’ to Assange pardon
Trump’s comments show a growing bipartisan willingness in the US to let Assange walk free after similar remarks by US President Joe Biden.
- by Matthew Knott
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Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges, UK court rules
London’s High Court ruled that assurances it sought from the US were insufficient and that it would allow the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition on espionage charges.
- by Rob Harris
Police have given up on fat bikes
In Gwandalan, we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders, often without helmets, riding noisy, unregistered two-wheeled machines, who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area.
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For pity’s sake, it’s time to bring Assange saga to an end
Julian Assange has always polarised opinion. Now, for some, his plight has evoked a sense of pity.
- The Herald's View
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Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances
Assange’s wife Stella, whom he married while in prison in London, said the guarantees did not satisfy their concerns, describing them as “blatant weasel words”.
- by Michael Holden and Kanishka Singh
Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution
“Enough is enough,” Anthony Albanese said on ABC TV in reply as members of WikiLeaks founder’s family also spoke in support of Assange being freed.
- by Matthew Knott
Julian Assange’s legal drama continues after UK judges defer ruling on extradition appeal
Two High Court judges said on Tuesday that they would grant the Australian-born Assange a new appeal unless Washington authorities gave further assurances about what will happen to him.
- by Rob Harris
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Assange supporters welcome possible plea deal with US
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, one of Assange’s biggest champions in federal parliament, says many Australians would be heartened by reports that the US is considering a plea deal.
- by Matthew Knott
Assange ‘indiscriminately’ named sources and encouraged hacking, US lawyers tell court
After two days of legal arguments, judges will consider whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder permission to appeal against his removal from the UK.
- by Rob Harris
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Assange ‘too ill’ to appear at final extradition hearing, court told
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is too unwell to appear at a two-day hearing to fight his extradition to the US, a court has heard.
- by Rob Harris