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Julian Assange's Epic Battle Against Extradition: A Fight for Press Freedom

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Julian Assange, the controversial founder of Wikileaks, is embroiled in a dramatic legal saga as he fights against extradition to the US. The 52-year-old Australian, known for his fearless stance on press freedom, is facing espionage charges in the United States. After a decade-long legal battle, Assange is making a last-ditch effort in a UK court to stay out of American custody.

As the High Court in London becomes the battleground, protesters gather outside in support of Assange’s cause. The ruling on his extradition will not only impact his future but also sets a precedent for press freedom worldwide. The case is dubbed as one of the most critical in terms of media freedom and the protection of journalists.

Amidst the legal proceedings, concerns over Assange's well-being intensify, with fears of his potential demise in American prison. The US Justice Department's insistence on pursuing spy charges against him adds to the gravity of the situation. As the court deliberates on his fate, the world watches closely, awaiting the final decision that could shape the future of journalistic integrity and the boundaries of free speech.

In a twist of fate, Assange's struggle resonates with broader issues of media freedom and the delicate balance between national security and whistleblowing. His case highlights the complexities of navigating the fine line between transparency and classified information in the digital age.

In a significant turn of events, the UK Home Secretary's decision in 2022 could be the pivotal moment that seals Assange's fate. The outcome of this high-profile extradition battle will not only impact Assange personally but also have far-reaching implications on the concept of journalistic liberty and the protection of whistleblowers in the modern era.

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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder in last-ditch bid to avoid US ... (BBC News)

The Wikileaks founder is trying to overturn an extradition order signed in 2022 by then UK home secretary Priti Patel.

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Julian Assange appeals in 'most important press freedom case in ... (Aljazeera.com)

A court will decide if Julian Assange may appeal extradition to the US, where relatives say he could die in jail.

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What to know as Julian Assange faces a ruling on his U.S. ... (CBS News)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a U.K. court ruling on his final bid to stop his extradition to the U.S. to face espionage charges.

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Watch live: Protests outside High Court where Julian Assange ... (The Independent)

Watch a live view of the High Court in London, where protesters have gathered, as Julian Assange's legal challenge against extradition to the US begins on ...

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The US justice department must drop spy charges against Julian ... (The Guardian)

As the UK considers extraditing the WikiLeaks founder, American press freedom hangs in the balance.

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UK: Protect media freedom and free Julian Assange - ARTICLE 19 (Article 19)

Assange, a publisher and journalist, faces spying charges under the US Espionage Act for publishing more that 250,000 classified documents on the Wikileaks ...

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What to know about Julian Assange's extradition case ahead of U.K. ... (The Washington Post)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's fight to avoid extradition to the United States to face spying charges may be nearing an end.

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Who is Julian Assange? Will the WikiLeaks founder be extradited to ... (Aljazeera.com)

The London High Court hearing will determine whether Assange is extradited to the US after his decade-long legal battle.

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Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder begins final legal battle to avoid ... (The Associated Press)

Assange has been fighting extradition for more than a decade, including seven years in self-exile in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and the last five ...

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Julian Assange: WikiLeaks' controversial founder (FRANCE 24)

Julian Assange, the 52-year-old Australian fighting extradition from Britain to the United States, is for some a fearless campaigner for press freedom.

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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid ... (CNN)

Julian Assange's legal team returned to London's High Court on Tuesday to fight for what could become his final attempt at avoiding extradition to the ...

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Julian Assange risks 'flagrant denial of justice' if tried in US, London ... (The Guardian)

Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder are seeking permission to appeal against his extradition at high court hearing.

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Julian Assange's brother says health is deterioriating in Belmarsh ... (The Independent)

Wikileaks founder is wanted on 18 charges by the US government.

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Assange Extradition Case Returns to UK Court (The New York Times)

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has been in prison for nearly 5 years, fighting a U.S. extradition order. A hearing is his last chance to be granted ...

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Julian Assange latest: Wikileaks co-founder 'too ill' to attend last ... (BBC News)

The Wikileaks co-founder is not attending the High Court hearing because he is too unwell.

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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder in last-ditch bid to avoid US ... (BBC News)

The Wikileaks founder is trying to overturn an extradition order signed in 2022 by then UK home secretary Priti Patel.

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Who is Julian Assange and what secrets is he accused of leaking? (The Independent)

Assange is making his final bid for an appeal against his extradition to the US where he faces 18 charges linked to WikiLeaks.

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Julian Assange launches final appeal against US extradition (Financial Times)

Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder tell London's High Court that he faces a 'flagrant denial of justice'

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'Unwell' Julian Assange fails to attend court hearing - as wife claims ... (Sky News)

Among a crowd of supporters outside the Royal Courts of Justice, Stella Assange claimed her husband had not done anything wrong, and if sent to the US he ...

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Julian Assange - latest: Wikileaks founder misses first day of ... (The Independent)

Julian Assange is facing a second day in the High Court as part of long-standing battle against extradition to the US, where he is accused of leaking ...

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Who is WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange? (Reuters)

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange launched on Tuesday what could be his last chance in an English court to stop his extradition to the United States to face ...

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Julian Assange extradition appeal: what's at stake and what will ... (The Guardian)

WikiLeaks founder's team says extradition is in breach of treaty, which prohibits doing so for political offences.

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Timeline of the Julian Assange legal saga as he makes a final bid to ... (PBS NewsHour)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for more than a decade to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his ...

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Julian Assange latest hearing: Wikileaks founder faces final day of ... (The Independent)

The WikiLeaks founder is wanted by US authorities over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information following the publication of ...

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Julian Assange live news: WikiLeaks founder's bid to avoid US ... (Aljazeera.com)

Second and final day of hearings at London's High Court as Australian seeks new appeal.

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt to avoid ... (PBS NewsHour)

A two-day hearing in a London court room began Tuesday over the fate of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. At stake is whether he'll be extradited to the ...

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What happens next in Julian Assange's legal case? (Yahoo News UK)

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is running out of options, as he fights to avoid being extradited to the US on espionage-related charges.

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US government lawyers deny charges against Julian Assange ... (The Guardian)

WikiLeaks founder named sources and encouraged theft and hacking, say lawyers at extradition hearing in London.

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