In the 15th century, King Henry VII of England established a Court of Star Chamber. Operated by Privy Counsellors and judges, it developed a reputation … A Court of Star Chamber — cruelty beyond beliefRead more
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Britain stages a lawless show-trial
Julian Assange’s hearing in London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday was a despicable show trial. Any pretence that this was somehow a legal proceeding, aiming … Britain stages a lawless show-trialRead more
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Julian Assange denied access to lawyers and vital evidence in US extradition case
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared via videolink at Westminster Magistrates Court in London yesterday for a brief administrative hearing. The half-hour proceedings confirm that the … Julian Assange denied access to lawyers and vital evidence in US extradition caseRead more
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Visiting Britain’s Political Prisoner
I set out at dawn. Her Majesty’s Prison Belmarsh is in the flat hinterland of south east London, a ribbon of walls and wire with … Visiting Britain’s Political PrisonerRead more
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Look how you frighten them
The following speech was delivered by veteran investigative journalist John Pilger to a public meeting in London on November 28 at St Pancras New Church. … Look how you frighten themRead more
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Lawsuit Against WikiLeaks Poses a Serious Threat to Press Freedom
The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit this afternoon in a Manhattan federal court against the Russian government, the Trump campaign, and various individuals it … Lawsuit Against WikiLeaks Poses a Serious Threat to Press FreedomRead more
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Spanish judge to question Assange over illegal CIA spying in Ecuadorian embassy
Spanish Judge José de la Mata will reportedly interview Julian Assange by video-link on December 20, as part of an investigation into illegal spying on … Spanish judge to question Assange over illegal CIA spying in Ecuadorian embassyRead more
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Why WikiLeaks Founder’s Case Threatens Press Freedom
AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman, as we continue to look at the case of Julian Assange. We’re joined now by the … Why WikiLeaks Founder’s Case Threatens Press FreedomRead more
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Julian Assange blocks Australian consular assistance
Julian Assange has instructed British authorities to stop releasing any information about him to the Australian high commission in London. Consular officials have written to … Julian Assange blocks Australian consular assistanceRead more
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Julian Assange Has Faced Psychological Torture
AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I’m Amy Goodman, as we turn to the case of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. Earlier this week, … Julian Assange Has Faced Psychological TortureRead more