Month: January 2021
UK judge denies US request to extradite WikiLeaks’ founder, Julian Assange
A UK district court judge has refused to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US. In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning, Judge Vanessa Baraitser denied the extradition on grounds that Assange is a suicide risk and
Read MoreU.K. Judge Refuses to Extradite Julian Assange to the U.S., Citing His Mental Health
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will not be extradited to face charges in the U.S., a British judge ruled on Monday. The judge, Vanessa Baraitser, said extradition would be “oppressive” because of his mental health, the Associated Press reported.
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Israel is running low on vaccines, as some wonder why whippersnappers snapped up doses; meanwhile, the cabinet mulls a closure that actually closes things while hospitals cry uncle
Read MoreBritish Judge Rejects U.S. Request to Extradite WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange
The judge ruled that the risk of the WikiLeaks founder resorting to suicide was too high to allow him to be extradited to the U.S. The U.S. government has the right to appeal the decision.
Read MoreGoogle, Alphabet employees seek to form a union
A group of more than 200 Google and Alphabet workers have announced their efforts to form a union. With the help of Communication Workers of America Union’s Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA), the Alphabet Workers Union seeks to be
Read MoreU.K. judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange – POLITICO
U.K. judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange POLITICO UK judge denies US request to extradite Julian Assange CNN U.K. judge rejects U.S. request to extradite WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange CBS This Morning The Julian Assange extradition ruling: right result, wrong reason The Guardian Julian
Read MoreUK judge refuses to extradite Julian Assange to the US
A judge in the United Kingdom has refused to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges. As reported by ShadowProof’s Kevin Gosztola, the judge argued Assange represents a legitimate suicide risk that America’s prison
Read MoreBritish Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
The Wikileaks founder sought refuge for seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was removed in April while he awaited a decision on his extradition. (Image credit: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreBritish Court Rejects U.S. Request To Extradite WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
The Wikileaks founder sought refuge for seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was removed in April while he awaited a decision on his extradition. (Image credit: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images)
Read More1,200 vaccinated at special needs center in Jerusalem
People with disabilities and their caretakers receive the shot at Shalva, boosting hopes of ‘a wonderful new tomorrow’
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