Showing posts with label WikiLeaks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WikiLeaks. Show all posts
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Showing posts with label WikiLeaks. Show all posts

Thursday, 19 July 2012

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange


Julian Assange will stay in Ecuador's embassy in London, having decided not to comply with a British police order to turn himself in for extradition to Sweden, a spokeswoman for the WikiLeaks founder said June 29


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shown outside the High Court in London in 2011. Assange will stay in Ecuador's embassy in London, having decided not to comply with a British police order to turn himself in for extradition to Sweden. 
Julian Assange is facing extradition to Sweden over sex crime allegations

A supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sits outside the Ecuadorian Embassy, in London, Friday, June 22, 2012. Assange entered the embassy on Monday in an attempt to gain political asylum to prevent him from being extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sex crimes, which he denies. In a telephone interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from inside the embassy, the 40-year-old Australian said he did not know when the decision would be made
A supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sits outside the Ecuadorian Embassy, in London, Friday, June 22, 2012. Assange entered the embassy on Monday in an attempt to gain political asylum to p

Australian journalist and documentary maker John Pilger speaks to members of the media after visiting Julian Assange in Ecuador's Embassy in London June 22, 2012. WikiLeaks founder Assange said on Friday that he was ready for a life in Ecuador and said the country had been "quite supportive" of his bid for asylum. Assange is holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London, where he has sought asylum in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning on sexual assault charges, and he faces arrest by British police if he leaves the embassy
Australian journalist and documentary maker John Pilger speaks to members of the media after visiting Julian Assange in Ecuador's Embassy in London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks at a news conference in London,
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks at a news conference in London

Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing.
Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid h

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2012 file photo, Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London. WikiLeaks said Assange, currently under virtual house arrest in Britain, will run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due late next year despite facing criminal charges in Sweden.
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2012 file photo, Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London. WikiLeaks said Assange, currently under virtual house arrest in Brita

Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing. 
Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britai

The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations, but may now take his protracted fight to Britain's highest court.
The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. In a judgment Wednesday, Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely said that Assange, who was in court to hear the verdict, should be sent to Sweden to be questioned over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime al

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Assange to run for Australian Senate


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is planning to run for election to the Australian Senate, the organization announced Mar. 18 on Twitter

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks at a news conference in London, February 27, 2012. 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks at a news conference in London 

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2012 file photo, Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London. WikiLeaks said Assange, currently under virtual house arrest in Britain, will run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due late next year despite facing criminal charges in Sweden. 
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2012 file photo, Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London. WikiLeaks said Assange, currently under virtual house arrest in Brita 

Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing. 
Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid h 

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Supreme Court in London February 1, 2012. Assange will appeal to Britain's Supreme Court on Wednesday not to extradite him to Sweden over accusations of sex crimes, a move that could push his anti-secrecy website further towards oblivion.  
WikiLeaks founder Assange arrives at the Supreme Court in London 

Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing 
Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britai 

The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations, but may now take his protracted fight to Britain's highest court. 
The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal 

The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, arrives for his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange is returning to court to learn if he will be sent to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. The 40-year-old was awaiting a judgment scheduled to be delivered Wednesday on his appeal against extradition. Swedish authorities want to question Assange over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year. Assange denies wrongdoing, and insists the case is politically motivated. 
The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, arrives for his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.  Assange is returning to court to learn if he will be sent to 

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (2nd L) leaves The High Court on November 2, 2011 in London, England. Mr Assange has failed in his bid to stop his extradition to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations 
Julian Assange Discovers The Ruling Of His Extradition Appeal 

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, is surrounded by media, aides and police as he arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. In a judgment Wednesday, Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely said that Assange, who was in court to hear the verdict, should be sent to Sweden to be questioned over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, is surrounded by media, aides and police as he arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal again 

Thursday, 2 February 2012

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange


Julian Assange took his extradition battle to Britain's Supreme Court on Feb. 1, arguing that sending him to Sweden would violate a fundamental legal principle.

Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing
Julian Assange, the 40-year-old WikiLeaks founder, arrives at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid h

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the Supreme Court in London February 1, 2012. Assange will appeal to Britain's Supreme Court on Wednesday not to extradite him to Sweden over accusations of sex crimes, a move that could push his anti-secrecy website further towards oblivion
WikiLeaks founder Assange arrives at the Supreme Court in London

Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britain's Supreme Court to avoid his extradition to Sweden. Assange is wanted by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegations stemming from a visit to the country in 2010. He denies any wrongdoing. 
Supporters hold a banner as they await the arrival of Julian Assange WikiLeaks founder at the Supreme Court in London,  Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Assange's legal team is making a final effort at Britai

The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations, but may now take his protracted fight to Britain's highest court
The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, gives a statement to the media after his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal

The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, arrives for his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange is returning to court to learn if he will be sent to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. The 40-year-old was awaiting a judgment scheduled to be delivered Wednesday on his appeal against extradition. Swedish authorities want to question Assange over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year. Assange denies wrongdoing, and insists the case is politically motivated.
The founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange, center, arrives for his extradition hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.  Assange is returning to court to learn if he will be sent to

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (2nd L) leaves The High Court on November 2, 2011 in London, England. Mr Assange has failed in his bid to stop his extradition to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.
Julian Assange Discovers The Ruling Of His Extradition Appeal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, is surrounded by media, aides and police as he arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. In a judgment Wednesday, Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely said that Assange, who was in court to hear the verdict, should be sent to Sweden to be questioned over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year. 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, is surrounded by media, aides and police as he arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal again

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations. In a judgment Wednesday, Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely said that Assange, who was in court to hear the verdict, should be sent to Sweden to be questioned over the alleged rape of one woman and the molestation of another in Stockholm last year. 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, centre, arrives for his hearing at the High Court in London, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Assange has lost his appeal against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime al