Just
a short note: Heard
on the BBC news this morning that Wikileaks publisher, Julian Assange, has won his
extradition case in England. As it stands, he will not be deported to the
United States to face horrifically unfair charges of “espionage” and “treason” which
could come with a prison sentence in excess of one hundred years! This is a victory
for freedom of the press and journalism everywhere. Congrats to Julian and his
family. Some good news after a year that really, really has sucked!
Cheers,
Jake.
[UPDATE: Assange has, as of Jan.7/21, been denied bail while the U.S. authorities appeal the British lower court decision denying the request by the American government that he be extradited to that country. The decision was based on the judge's assessment of Assange's frail mental and physical health, and the conditions in the U.S. penitentiary system he would encounter. So a victory for journalism and Julian is, I'm afraid, premature. If long overdue.]
