Why WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty – and what happens next

Why WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty – and what happens next

Julian Assange,52,has struck a plea deal with the United States that is set to end a years-long legal pursuit. So what now?

  • byAngus Thompson andMillie Muroi

Latest

Trump to give ‘very serious consideration’ to Assange pardon

Trump to give ‘very serious consideration’ to Assange pardon

Trump’s comments show a growing bipartisan willingness in the US to let Assange walk free after similar remarks by US President Joe Biden.

  • byMatthew Knott
Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges,UK court rules

Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges,UK court rules

London’s High Court ruled that assurances it sought from the US were insufficient and that it would allow the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition on espionage charges.

  • byRob Harris
Police have given up on fat bikes

Police have given up on fat bikes

In Gwandalan,we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders,often without helmets,riding noisy,unregistered two-wheeled machines,who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area.

For pity’s sake,it’s time to bring Assange saga to an end

For pity’s sake,it’s time to bring Assange saga to an end

Julian Assange has always polarised opinion. Now,for some,his plight has evoked a sense of pity.

  • The Herald's View
Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances
Updated
UK

Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances

Assange’s wife Stella,whom he married while in prison in London,said the guarantees did not satisfy their concerns,describing them as “blatant weasel words”.

  • byMichael Holden andKanishka Singh
Advertisement
Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution

Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution

“Enough is enough,” Anthony Albanese said on ABC TV in reply as members of WikiLeaks founder’s family also spoke in support of Assange being freed.

  • byMatthew Knott
Julian Assange’s legal drama continues after UK judges defer ruling on extradition appeal

Julian Assange’s legal drama continues after UK judges defer ruling on extradition appeal

Two High Court judges said on Tuesday that they would grant the Australian-born Assange a new appeal unless Washington authorities gave further assurances about what will happen to him.

  • byRob Harris
Assange supporters welcome possible plea deal with US

Assange supporters welcome possible plea deal with US

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie,one of Assange’s biggest champions in federal parliament,says many Australians would be heartened by reports that the US is considering a plea deal.

  • byMatthew Knott
Assange ‘indiscriminately’ named sources and encouraged hacking,US lawyers tell court

Assange ‘indiscriminately’ named sources and encouraged hacking,US lawyers tell court

After two days of legal arguments,judges will consider whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder permission to appeal against his removal from the UK.

  • byRob Harris
Assange ‘too ill’ to appear at final extradition hearing,court told

Assange ‘too ill’ to appear at final extradition hearing,court told

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is too unwell to appear at a two-day hearing to fight his extradition to the US,a court has heard.

  • byRob Harris