Julian Assange spent five years imprisoned in the UK. Now the co-founder of the WikiLeaks whistleblowing platform has been unexpectedly released. After years of legal tug-of-war, Assange negotiated a plea deal with the U.S. judiciary that allowed him to be freed and return to his native Australia. As part of the deal, Assange pleaded guilty to one count of espionage. In return, he is to be sentenced to five years in prison, which he has already served. The Statista infographic provides an overview of the events surrounding Julian Assange since the publication of the classified U.S. documents in 2010. The Australian's troubles began in August 2010 when the public prosecutor's office in Stockholm, Sweden, opened an investigation into allegations of rape and harassment. Two women had accused Assange of sexual offenses, but the investigation has since been closed. Although Assange was arrested, he was released on bail and, fearing extradition to the U.S. via Sweden, fled to the Ecuadorian embassy in London in the summer of 2012, where he lived for the next seven years as a political asylum seeker. In April 2019, the new Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno revoked his asylum and citizenship, whereupon the whistleblower was arrested and sentenced to just under a year in prison for violating bail conditions. After serving this sentence, though, he remained in custody pending extradition. However, extradition to the U.S. was averted several times due to health concerns and international pressure.
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Urgent! Sign to pardon Julian Assange tps://https://lnkd.in/d2acfdTc Petition: Sign to Pardon Julian Assange Sign the Petition Our nation stands at a critical juncture, where the very essence of democracy and free speech hangs in the balance. Individuals like Daniel Ellsberg, John Kiriakou, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, and Julian Assange have bravely exposed government corruption, shedding light on injustices that threaten the core principles of our society. But instead of honoring these truth-tellers, our government has chosen to persecute them. As a staunch advocate for freedom of speech and transparency, I am reaching out to you today with an urgent plea: join us in demanding the immediate release of Julian Assange. Julian Assange, a journalist and publisher, has languished behind bars for 13 years for his role in uncovering the truth about governmental wrongdoings, from torture at Guantanamo Bay to anti-democratic actions by the DNC. It's a travesty that exposing crimes has become a greater offense than the crimes themselves. We cannot allow this injustice to continue. Sign the Petition On my first day in office, I pledge to pardon Julian Assange and launch a thorough investigation into the corruption and crimes he has exposed. Additionally, I will issue an executive order to put an end to any attempts by federal agencies to silence political speech. But I cannot do this alone. I need your support. By signing our petition, you'll join a chorus of voices demanding justice for Assange and protection for whistleblowers everywhere. Together, we can ensure that the voices of truth are heard and that those who dare to speak out against injustice are not silenced. Please take a moment to add your name to our petition and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. Every signature brings us one step closer to securing Julian Assange's freedom and safeguarding our fundamental rights. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to justice and liberty. Sign the Petition Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sincerely, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. PAID FOR BY TEAM KENNEDY Would you like help donating? Call: 805-728-9443 and you can get help from a campaign staffer.
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HUMAN RIGHT VIOLATION AND ABUSE OF OFFICE: Esther’s attempts to seek legal redress were met with significant obstacles, she reported the matter to the police, Butodene evaded summons and even destroyed the agreement, confident that his connections would protect him from repercussions. Esther recalls a phone conversation where Butodene allegedly boasted about his influence, stating, “I’m a big name in Mubende, and I work with Honorable. Even if you put me in jail, I’ll get out quickly and still won’t pay you back.” Adding to the complexity of the situation, a journalist named Ssekejja, who first reported on Esther’s plight after hearing her cries for justice, is now living in fear. Ssekejja, an online journalist, has received threatening phone calls from Juuko, who was angry that the story was published without his consent. This further highlights the risks faced by those who seek to expose injustices in environments where power dynamics are skewed. The Constitution of Uganda, under Article 21, asserts that “all persons are equal before and under the law in all spheres of political, economic, social, and cultural life and in every other respect and shall enjoy equal protection of the law.” This includes protection against discrimination and the abuse of power. Additionally, Article 26 guarantees the right to own property and to seek compensation when one’s property or resources are unjustly exploited by others. In Esther’s case, these constitutional protections appear to have been compromised by the power dynamics at play. Despite her efforts to involve the police, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC)’s office, and even Hon. Bashir Lubega Sempa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mubende Municipality and Butodene’s superior, she has yet to see justice served. Hon. Bashir’s role in this situation is particularly significant, as his actions or inactions send a message to his constituents about the enforcement of justice. When Esther sought his help, she was advised to wait for his return to Mubende Municipality, but her subsequent attempts to contact him were ignored. This inaction not only exacerbates Esther’s predicament but also erodes public confidence in the legal and political systems meant to protect them. Details: https://lnkd.in/e8uFjdMR
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