Tag Archives: Chelsea Manning

Judge’s ruling throws huge spanner into US extradition proceedings against Assange

Posted on 4 August, 2019 by

A US judge has ruled that WikiLeaks was fully entitled to publish the Democratic National Congress (DNC) emails, which means no law was broken. The ruling is highly significant as it could impact upon the US extradition proceedings against WikiLeaks … Continue reading →

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If the world’s media stands together, the prosecution of Assange will fail

Posted on 26 May, 2019 by

The latest indictment issued by the US against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange includes 17 new charges. But a lawyer specialising in extradition argues that UK authorities should reject the case against Assange. To read more, click here.

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FBI explains how Julian Assange may escape prosecution. And Chelsea Manning is key.

Posted on 25 April, 2019 by

An FBI agent has made it clear that, regarding charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, further testimony from whistleblower Chelsea Manning will be critical to achieving a successful prosecution. Because if Manning keeps refusing to testify to the courts, the … Continue reading →

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There’s a critical flaw in the US indictment against Julian Assange. It changes everything

Posted on 14 April, 2019 by

Following the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, The Canary has examined the evidence available in relation to the US indictment against him. And we have reached the conclusion that the indictment is seriously flawed. But it’s not about Assange … Continue reading →

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Chelsea Manning faced visa ban, despite support from three Nobel Peace Prize winners

Posted on 15 September, 2018 by

A threat to ban celebrated whistleblower Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning from visiting Australia has meant she will be unable to speak in person at a scheduled event at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 2nd September. Government dithering also means … Continue reading →

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When a leading university caves in to pressure from spooks, we all need to be afraid

Posted on 21 September, 2017 by

The dean of Harvard University’s Kennedy School, Douglas Elmendorf, invited war crimes whistleblower and LGBTQ+ campaigner Chelsea Manning to be a visiting fellow. But the very next day, after pressure from a former and a current CIA director, the offer … Continue reading →

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be about to face his greatest challenge yet

Posted on 23 May, 2017 by

On 19 May 2017, Swedish prosecutor Marianne Ny announced the end of a preliminary investigation into an allegation of rape against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. But Assange is staying exactly where he is. At least until he receives assurances that he won’t … Continue reading →

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