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The Rubin Report
The Current Condition of Julian Assange | Stella Assange
Nov 19, 2023
Stella Assange, wife of Julian Assange, discusses her husband's current situation in a high-security prison, the implications of his case on journalism and free speech, and the lack of support he has received from mainstream media. They also explore the debate over a potential pardon for Assange and the impact of leaked information on state secrets and public interest.
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- Julian Assange's imprisonment sets a dangerous precedent by criminalizing journalism and using the Espionage Act against a publisher, highlighting the need to safeguard journalism and free speech.
- The Assange case has implications for the robustness of the public space and principles of free speech, calling for journalists to understand and defend his case against big tech's suppressive actions and the broader climate of managed information.
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Julian Assange's Current Situation
Julian Assange has been in a high-security prison in Southeast London since April 2019. He is locked up for over 20 hours a day and gets only an hour in the yard. Stella Assange, his wife, gets to see him once or twice a week. They have two young children who only know their father within the prison space. Communication is limited to 10-minute phone calls, and their conversations are likely monitored. Despite the inhumane conditions, the connection they have keeps them connected.
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