‘A Massive Chill On Investigative Journalism’: First Hearing In Julian Assange’s Extradition Case
The first procedural hearing in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition case was held in the United Kingdom. It was very brief, and Assange appeared via video link from Belmarsh prison. “I do not wish to surrender myself for extradition for doing journalism that has won many, many awards and protected
In Rejecting Chelsea Manning’s Appeal, Court Essentially Ignores All Arguments For Release From Jail
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals offered no explanation in rejecting an appeal from Chelsea Manning, which challenged her civil contempt charge.
FBI Affidavit In Assange Case Shows Government Is Criminalizing Publication Of Afghanistan War Logs
An FBI affidavit shows prosecutors are focused on criminalizing WikiLeaks’ publication of the Iraq and Afghanistan War Logs.
Justice Department Charges Julian Assange With Computer Crime But Alleges Conspiracy To Abet Espionage
The Justice Department dramatically escalated its political prosecution of WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange, alleging he abetted the disclosure of classified information.
Chelsea Manning’s Attorneys Challenge Prolonged Solitary Confinement, Demand Her Release From Jail
Chelsea Manning remains in conditions of prolonged solitary confinement, and her attorneys argue she should be released from jail pending her appeal.
Chelsea Manning Once Again In Solitary And Denied Due Process To Challenge Mistreatment
Chelsea Manning is once again detained in conditions of solitary confinement while United States authorities deny this reality to the press.
Chelsea Manning Believes Subpoena From WikiLeaks Grand Jury May Be ‘Perjury Trap,’ According To Unsealed Documents
Documents show Chelsea Manning’s attorneys are concerned prosecutors in the WikiLeaks grand jury investigation may be trying to draw her into a “perjury trap.”
Before WikiLeaks, US Government Threatened Press Freedom With Grand Jury Investigations Into Pentagon Papers
The Wikileaks Grand Jury is not the first time an investigation launched by the United States government targeted journalists and undermined press freedom.
Defying WikiLeaks Grand Jury, Chelsea Manning Carries On Tradition Of Resistance And Goes To Jail
A federal judge sent Chelsea Manning to jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury that is investigating WikiLeaks.
Chelsea Manning Risks Jail To Fight WikiLeaks Grand Jury
Chelsea Manning will face a closed contempt hearing after refusing to testify before a grand jury that is investigating WikiLeaks.