Julian Assange is the founder of WikiLeaks, a website that publishes classified documents from governments and corporations. He has been arrested and imprisoned in the United Kingdom since 2019, and is facing extradition to the United States, where he could face life in prison.

IT IS now or never to release Julian Assange, his wife told protesters outside Parliament at the weekend.

Stella Assange addressed a crowd of supporters alongside Labour MPs Apsana Begum and John McDonnell following a march through central London on Saturday.

Julian Assange‘s wife Stella Assange

Who is Julian Assange?

Julian Assange was born in 1971 in Australia. He studied computer science and physics at the University of Melbourne, and then worked as a computer programmer and journalist. In 2006, he founded WikiLeaks, a website that publishes classified documents from governments and corporations.

Why was Julian Assange arrested?

In 2010, WikiLeaks published a series of classified documents relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The United States government accused Assange of publishing classified information, and sought his extradition. Assange arrested in the United Kingdom in 2019, and has held in prison ever since.

The Case Against Julian Assange

The United States government charges Assange with 18 counts of espionage and one count of computer misuse. The charges stem from the publication of classified documents by WikiLeaks. The government argues that Assange endangered national security by publishing the documents, and that he should extradited to the United States to face trial.

What is the latest update?

Assange’s wife, Stella Assange, said on Saturday that he could extradited to the United States “in a few weeks.”She said that the stakes are “very high” for Assange and for press freedom around the world.

The Defense of Julian Assange

Assange’s lawyers argue that the charges against him politically motivated, and that he should not extradited to the United States. They argue that Assange could face torture or other ill-treatment in the United States, and that he would not receive a fair trial.

The Fight for Freedom of Speech

The case against Julian Assange has seen by many as a test of freedom of speech. Assange’s supporters argue that he prosecuted for publishing information that is in the public interest. They say that the charges against him are a threat to press freedom and the right to know.

The Future of Julian Assange

The future of Julian Assange is uncertain. He could extradited to the United States, where he could face life in prison. He could also released from prison in the United Kingdom. The outcome of his case is likely to have a significant impact on freedom of speech around the world.

Conclusion

The case against Julian Assange is a complex and controversial one. There are strong arguments on both sides. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to extradite him will be a political one. However, the outcome of his case is likely to have a significant impact on freedom of speech around the world.