Conspiracy Theories Julian Assange
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Feb 28, 2024 
Exploring the activism and hacking expertise of Julian Assange, his early hacking exploits, building WikiLeaks from controversy to recognition, bold revelations and consequences, legal battles and asylum seek, and the rise and fall of a whistleblower.
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Assange's Early Hacking Days
- At 16, Julian Assange was already a skilled hacker breaking into national systems.
- By 20, he had hacked major US military and aerospace sites, marking the start of his journey.
WikiLeaks Legal Fight Defines Journalism
- WikiLeaks' fight against injunction pushed boundaries of free speech versus privacy.
- This legal battle confirmed publishing leaked documents as a journalistic act deserving protection.
Collateral Murder Video Release
- Assange released the Collateral Murder video revealing US military killing civilians.
- The video shocked the world but sparked debate about media coverage and journalistic ethics.