Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Extraditing to the US
Julian Assange faces extradition to the US: What is Wikileaks, and why is this case so important in journalism?
A brief overview of the complexities of extradition and why there is such a large amount of support for Assange
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is fighting extradition to the United States. What is Wikileaks, and why is this case so important in journalism?
WikiLeaks is a non-profit organization that publishes news leaks and classified media provided by anonymous sources. Assange founded the organization in 2006, and it has since published a number of high-profile leaks, including the Iraq War Logs and the US diplomatic cables leak.
The US government has charged Assange with 18 counts of espionage and one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. The charges stem from WikiLeaks' publication of classified documents in 2010 and 2011.
Assange's supporters argue that he is a journalist who is being persecuted for publishing truthful information. They say that the US government is trying to set a precedent that will make it easier to prosecute other journalists who publish classified information.
The US government argues that Assange is not a journalist and that he is a criminal who has endangered national security. They say that Assange's actions have put American lives at risk.
The extradition case is complex, and it is unclear how it will be resolved. However, it is a case that is being closely watched by journalists around the world. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the future of journalism.
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