The U.S. State Department says the latest mass release of leaked diplomatic cables by the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks is a serious threat to individuals named in the documents and to U.S. national security. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said in a statement Tuesday the publication of the cables also undermines U.S. diplomatic efforts to “solve […]
British Court Defers Assange Extradition Decision
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
A British appeals court has deferred a decision on whether to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to Sweden for questioning on sexual misconduct. The court did not specify when it would make its ruling. Assange, an Australian, is seeking to overturn a February judgement ordering him to Sweden. Assange denies any sexual wrongdoing and claims […]
WikiLeak’s Assange Continues Fight Against Extradition
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to court Wednesday for a second day to fight extradition from Britain to Sweden for questioning over sexual misconduct. Assange denies any sexual wrongdoing and claims the extradition to Sweden is politically motivated. He fears a fair trial would not be possible in Sweden. The 40-year old Assange’s disclosure of […]
WikiLeak’s Assange Fights Extradition
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins his appeal Tuesday against extradition from Britain to Sweden for questioning over sexual misconduct. Assange denies any sexual wrongdoing and claims the extradition to Sweden is politically motivated. He fears a fair trial would not be possible in Sweden. The 40-year old Assange’s disclosure of sensitive, classified materials on WikiLeaks […]
