The final day of Julian Assange's extradition hearing has concluded, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has drawn global attention to issues of press freedom and the legal boundaries of journalism. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, faces extradition to the United States on espionage charges, a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern among free speech advocates, human rights lawyers, and journalists. Critics argue that Assange's prosecution under the Espionage Act represents a dangerous assault on the First Amendment and could set a precedent that criminalizes investigative journalism. Notable figures, including Noam Chomsky, who addressed the Belmarsh Tribunal, and former Guardian editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger, who worked closely with Assange, have voiced their support for Assange, emphasizing the case's implications for press freedom and democracy. A decision on Assange's extradition, which could have a chilling effect on press freedom, is expected in the coming days, as the world watches closely.
“Governments Are Trying to Frighten Journalists”: Fmr. Guardian Head Alan Rusbridger on Assange Case https://t.co/wQOgp2bnLJ
Press Freedom on Trial: Julian Assange’s Lawyer on Extradition Case & Criminalizing Journalism https://t.co/Xt6BqzGznh
Public accountability and democracy cannot be limited only to what those in power dictate. This case of Julian Assange has profound consequences for press freedom and democracy around the world. https://t.co/iSgNhOYmSh
Human rights lawyer and vice president of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Alexis Deswaef says that an espionage ruling in Julian Assange’s case would have a chilling effect on investigative journalism and press freedom ⤵️ https://t.co/QVtMgtCj5h
Alan Rusbridger is the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian who worked closely with Julian Assange on some of WikiLeaks' biggest document releases. He says regardless of how people feel about Assange on a personal level, his extradition to the U.S. "should worry everybody." https://t.co/TX0g710Yle
British judges who heard Julian Assange's last appeal of his extradition to the U.S. this week seemed "concerned about the precedent that this case is setting" in terms of press freedom, says Assange attorney Jennifer Robinson (@suigenerisjen). https://t.co/iG7akMgzJZ
In court, in this fake world, the US describes investigative journalism as espionage and as a unique threat to national security. Joe Lauria reports on the Julian Assange appeal Follow @MoatsTV @unjoe #JulianAssange https://t.co/GogAV1Yla7
As it’s discovered that the judge set to rule on the Assange extradition case was previously paid to represent the interests of MI6 and the Ministry of Defence - whose activities WikiLeaks has exposed – what are the chances of a fair hearing for Julian Assange? https://t.co/Yjlv8HJWwG
Journalism is not a crime — yet. To keep it that way, the DOJ must end its Espionage Act case against Julian Assange. https://t.co/usflfeJYGM
We cannot allow Julian Assange to fall into the darkness of invisibility. Our collective fate is bound up in his case, writes @Slavojiek: 👇https://t.co/HTIZtVIPu1
The extradition of Julian Assange would turn journalism into an act of treason, says Fraser Myers https://t.co/PRsMOIQ2mY
Assange MUST be free. The CIA admitted that they were planning to kill him! https://t.co/CnpxiwvNVk
Julian Assange's case is one of the most important press freedom cases in modern history. Extradition would set a dangerous precedent for all journalists and media organisations across the world, with a chilling effect. https://t.co/EcxRSMAxuR
The extradition of Julian Assange is a travesty of justice & an exposure of how low Britain, America & Australia have sunk. Also a shameful example of how legacy media, parliament & the Anglican Church have abandoned any moral integrity.
‘Why is Assange such a thorn in the side of the knaves of our political establishment?’ Read @Slavojiek on the defining legal case of our times: 👇https://t.co/HTIZtVIPu1
They murder millions of people with your money and in your name in far away lands to profit from war. They keep Julian Assange in jail because the truth is bad for business. They bought the media to lie to you. They know you would never agree with the evil they do #FreeAssangeNOW
The prosecution of Julian Assange poses an alarming threat to freedom of the press. Read more: https://t.co/cfYK3aTjlq https://t.co/svsR5qdzxb
The trial of Julian Assange has put press freedom in the dock. The US authorities want to turn journalism into an act of treason. They must not get away with this. The stakes could not be higher, says Fraser Myers https://t.co/PRsMOIQ2mY
The second day of hearings in the UK High Court regarding the extradition of Julian Assange has come to a close, and a decision will be announced in the coming days. https://t.co/cwPMgZHTzB
It's the second and final day of hearings on the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States on espionage charges. We discuss the saga of the WikiLeaks founder with RT contributor Tara Reade. https://t.co/XEutKEUVpt
Court hearing for Julian Assange has now concluded. A decision is expected in the coming days. A journalist's job is to hold those in power, like elected politicians, to account. We have to protect journalists. Learn why most of what you think you know about Assange is false: https://t.co/g4aDUTvgOt
"Our message for today is quite simple: Free Julian Assange." As Julian Assange faces extradition to the United States, watch Noam Chomsky's address to the Belmarsh Tribunal. #DayX https://t.co/iIUQAjDiuw
Two things can be true: Julian Assange is an unsavory character. And his prosecution under the Espionage Act is a total assault on free speech. The First Amendment doesn't just protect the speech you enjoy. Read this: https://t.co/M2bvhx2h4r
Bring this charade to an end once and for all. Free Assange now. https://t.co/Yqt5UXm6an
Live blog of the final day of Julian Assange's hearing. https://t.co/GD0RaRZors