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12/21/23 Kevin Gosztola on How and Why They Are Silencing Assange
Dec 25, 2023
Kevin Gosztola, managing editor of Shadowproof and host of the podcast 'Unauthorized Disclosure,' discusses the latest developments in Julian Assange's legal battle. They talk about the upcoming appeal hearing, Assange's offer to improve security vulnerabilities, the CIA's reaction to the Vault 7 leak, recent court cases related to spying on Assange, and the potential for his extradition and a deal.
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- Julian Assange's appeal hearing in February will determine whether he will be extradited to the US or not, highlighting the crucial role of this upcoming legal battle.
- Assange's prosecution is predominantly driven by political motivations rather than a genuine criminal case, as evidenced by the limited public support and US government's contradictory stance on pressing charges against him.
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Current Status and Appeal Hearing
An appeal hearing for Julian Assange has been scheduled in the High Court of Justice in London on February 20th and 21st. This signals a potential end to the limbo that Assange has been living in. His legal team will argue that he is a journalist with press freedom rights and should not be extradited to the US. The outcome of this hearing will play a significant role in determining whether Assange will be extradited or not.
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