

Julian Assange Extradition: A Done Deal?
Few may be surprised to learn that the British Conservative Party has not been a serious friend of the WikiLeaks founder.
Few may be surprised to learn that the British Conservative Party has not been a serious friend of the WikiLeaks founder.
“Julian did nothing wrong. He has committed no crime and is not a criminal. He is a journalist and a publisher, and he is being punished for doing his job,” his wife Stella said.
The Wikileaks founder—presently incarcerated in the UK—is wanted by U.S. authorities for having published thousands of classified documents between 2010 and 2011. If convicted, he faces a 175-year prison term.
Stella Moris, Assange’s fiancé called the High Court ruling a victory but said that “we are far from achieving justice in this case.”
On Friday, the Australian-born whistleblower was informed that the United States government won an appeal over his extradition in London’s High Court. Charged on 18 counts, Assange oversaw the publication of classified information, altogether constituting the largest leak in U.S. history. Mainly composed of U.S. military records and diplomatic cables, his accuser claims the leaks had endangered lives.