Julian Assange Could Face Extradition to the U.S. by Early 2024
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And some news: The Intercept is proud to partner on the Belmarsh Tribunal at the National Press Club this coming Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Inspired by the Russell-Sartre Tribunal of the Vietnam War, the Belmarsh Tribunal brings together a range of expert witnesses to call for the release of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange as his potential extradition from the U.K. to the U.S. reaches its denouement, with his final U.K. court hearing expected in early 2024.
This D.C. sitting of the Tribunal will be co-chaired by Amy Goodman, the host of “Democracy Now!”, and by me. It’ll be livestreamed, and details are below.
Members of the D.C. sitting of the Tribunal include Marjorie Cohn, professor of law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and former president of the National Lawyers Guild; Michael Sontheimer, journalist and historian (formerly Der Spiegel); Mark Feldstein, investigative correspondent and chair of journalism at the University of Maryland; Trevor Timm, co-founder of Freedom of the Press Foundation; John Kiriakou, former CIA intelligence officer; Rebecca Vincent, Reporters Without Borders; Ewen MacAskill, journalist and intelligence correspondent (formerly Guardian); Ben Wizner, lawyer and civil liberties advocate with the American Civil Liberties Union; Maja Sever, president of European Federation of Journalists; Ece Temelkuran, author; Lina Attalah, co-founder and chief editor of Mada Masr, 2020 Knight International Journalism Award recipient; Sevim Dagdelen, member of the German Bundestag; and Abby Martin, journalist.
The Intercept invites you to book your place to attend in person or follow the proceedings online by visiting https://act.progressive.international/belmarsh.
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, could potentially face extradition to the United States by early 2024. As his final court hearing in the U.K. approaches, the Belmarsh Tribunal has been organized to advocate for his release. The Tribunal, inspired by the Russell-Sartre Tribunal of the Vietnam War, will bring together expert witnesses to shed light on Assange’s case and call for his freedom.
The D.C. sitting of the Tribunal, co-chaired by Amy Goodman and the author of this article, will take place at the National Press Club on December 9, 2023. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. It aims to raise awareness about Assange’s potential extradition and gather support for his cause.
The list of participants in the D.C. sitting of the Tribunal is impressive and diverse. It includes Marjorie Cohn, a law professor and former president of the National Lawyers Guild; Michael Sontheimer, a journalist and historian; Mark Feldstein, an investigative correspondent and chair of journalism at the University of Maryland; Trevor Timm, co-founder of Freedom of the Press Foundation; John Kiriakou, a former CIA intelligence officer; Rebecca Vincent from Reporters Without Borders; Ewen MacAskill, a journalist and intelligence correspondent; Ben Wizner, a lawyer and civil liberties advocate; Maja Sever, president of the European Federation of Journalists; Ece Temelkuran, an author; Lina Attalah, co-founder and chief editor of Mada Masr; Sevim Dagdelen, a member of the German Bundestag; and Abby Martin, a journalist.
To participate in the Belmarsh Tribunal, interested individuals can book their place to attend in person or follow the proceedings online. More information and registration details can be found at https://act.progressive.international/belmarsh.
The potential extradition of Julian Assange to the United States has garnered significant attention and controversy. Assange’s work with WikiLeaks has exposed government secrets and sparked debates about transparency and freedom of the press. The Belmarsh Tribunal serves as a platform to discuss the implications of his case and advocate for his release.
As the final court hearing in the U.K. approaches, the outcome of Assange’s extradition remains uncertain. Supporters and activists hope that the Belmarsh Tribunal will shed light on the importance of protecting whistleblowers and journalists who expose government misconduct. The livestreamed event aims to reach a wide audience and generate public support for Assange’s cause.
In conclusion, the Belmarsh Tribunal is a crucial event in the fight for Julian Assange’s freedom. With expert witnesses and participants from various fields, it aims to raise awareness about his potential extradition to the United States. By highlighting the importance of transparency and freedom of the press, the Tribunal seeks to rally support for Assange and protect the rights of journalists worldwide. To attend or follow the proceedings online, visit https://act.progressive.international/belmarsh.