Julian Assange faces the ‘trial of the century’: 10 reasons why it threatens freedom of speech
FIDEL NARVÁEZ AND BEN NORTON·JULIAN ASSANGE·OCTOBER 12, 2020
The Ecuadorian diplomat who gave Julian Assange political asylum reports from the extradition hearing against the WikiLeaks journalist, and explains why it is “the most important case against the freedom of expression in an entire generation.”
1) The accusation is for a “political crime,” which is not subject to extradition. Publishing classified, and truthful, information is not a crime.
https://thegrayzone.com/2020/10/12/julian-assange-trial-freedom-speech/
2) There was never a reckless disclosure of names. No one has been hurt due to WikiLeaks publications.
3) WikiLeaks’ publications are truthful information that is historically relevant.
4) WikiLeaks was not the first to publish the diplomatic cables without redaction, but only Julian Assange is being persecuted.
5) Assange never helped Chelsea Manning access national security information
6) Assange would not have a fair trial in the U.S. “Spy Court”
7) Assange would face inhumane conditions in the U.S.
8) Assange faces a high risk of suicide in the U.S.
9) Assange and his lawyers were illegally spied on by the U.S., which makes a fair trial impossible
10) Ecuador illegally gave the U.S. confidential materials about Assange, including documents about his legal defense