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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing extradition from Britain to the United States after losing a challenge. Assange, who is wanted on 18 charges related to the release of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables, however, will renew his appeal next week, according to one. report by reuters, The British High Court ruled that Assange had no legal grounds to challenge the extradition decision.
Earlier, a British judge had ruled against Assange’s extradition, citing concerns about his mental health and the risk of suicide if held in the maximum security prison. However, the decision was overturned on appeal after US authorities provided assurances including the possibility of Assange being transferred to Australia to serve any sentence.
WikiLeaks gained prominence in 2010 for releasing classified files and diplomatic cables in what was one of the largest security breaches in US military history. As a journalist, Assange’s platform exposed war crimes and incredible breaches of public trust by the US military. Their efforts to bring to light the crimes and actions committed by the government have faced fierce retaliation, despite the protection journalists receive even for reporting on sensitive information. Punishing Assange for his work sets a precedent that journalists who delve too deeply into government affairs will be made an example of.
Assange’s case has attracted international attention and sparked debate about freedom of the press and the potential implications of whistleblowers. The renewed appeal next week will be a pivotal moment in determining Assange’s fate as he continues to fight extradition to the United States.
The latest issue of Bitcoin Magazine print is the Gatekeepers issue, which features Assange on the front. “We lead the editorial of The Gatekeepers issue with an open letter to Julian Assange titled Dear Julian,” states a download page for the cover story. “In this piece, the author compares Assange’s actions to those of the ancient Greek Titan, Prometheus.” To read the full story, you can input your email to receive a virtual copy of the open letter — and to fully appreciate Gatekeepers Issue, you can sign up for a subscription here.
