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In this May 1, 2019 file photo, buildings are reflected in the window as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is taken from court. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Julian Assange case: U.K. judge postpones extradition proceedings over coronavirus pandemic

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

This is a court artist sketch of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in the dock reading his papers as he appears at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court for his extradition hearing, in London, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (Elizabeth Cook/PA via AP)

Julian Assange attorneys look again to postpone extradition trial over coronavirus: WikiLeaks

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Supporters of Julian Assange hold placards as they protest on the second day of a week of opening arguments for the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange outside Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in south east London, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. U.S. authorities, want to try Assange on espionage charges. A lawyer for the Americans said the Australian computer expert was an “ordinary” criminal whose publication of hundreds of thousands of secret military documents put many people at risk of torture and death. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Assange’s partner reveals they had 2 children and urges bail

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Buildings are reflected in the window of a car as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London on May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Stella Moris, Julian Assange have two children, she says

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, May 1, 2019, file photo, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Australian parliamentarians ask U.K. to release Julian Assange from prison amid coronavirus outbreak

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday May 1, 2019 file photo, buildings are reflected in the window as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Julian Assange case: Judge denies request to postpone extradition trial due to coronavirus pandemic

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Supporters of Julian Assange hold placards as they protest on the second day of a week of opening arguments for the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange outside Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in south east London, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. U.S. authorities, want to try Assange on espionage charges. A lawyer for the Americans said the Australian computer expert was an “ordinary” criminal whose publication of hundreds of thousands of secret military documents put many people at risk of torture and death. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Judge refuses to let Assange leave secure dock in courtroom

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In this file photo, Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano hosts the inaugural broadcast of "Liberty File" on the new streaming service Fox Nation, in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Andrew Napolitano, Fox News analyst, calls Trump admin.’s case against Assange unconstitutional

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Supporters of Julian Assange hold placards as they protest on the second day of a week of opening arguments for the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange outside Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in south east London, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. U.S. authorities, want to try Assange on espionage charges. A lawyer for the Americans said the Australian computer expert was an “ordinary” criminal whose publication of hundreds of thousands of secret military documents put many people at risk of torture and death. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Lawyer says Assange shouldn’t face ‘political’ extradition

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

This is a court artist sketch of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in the dock reading his papers as he appears at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court for his extradition hearing, in London, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (Elizabeth Cook/PA via AP)

Julian Assange complains about courtroom conditions, lack of access to legal team: Reports

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange leaves in a prison van after appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court, for an administrative hearing in London, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Assange made a brief court appearance Monday in his bid to prevent extradition to the United States to face serious espionage charges. (Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire via AP)

Julian Assange being treated like a terrorist amid fighting extradition, WikiLeaks editor says

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook, depicting Julian Assange, centre, in the dock with his defence team, Edward Fitzgerald QC, left, and Mark Simmons QC, at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in London, during an extradition hearing, Monday Feb. 24, 2020. The U.S. government began outlining its extradition case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in a London court. (Elizabeth Cook/PA via AP)

Lawyer complains of prison treatment of WikiLeaks’ Assange

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook, depicting Julian Assange, centre, in the dock with his defence team, Edward Fitzgerald QC, left, and Mark Simmons QC, at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court in London, during an extradition hearing, Monday Feb. 24, 2020. The U.S. government began outlining its extradition case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in a London court. (Elizabeth Cook/PA via AP)

Julian Assange case: Lawyer for WikiLeaks founder says treatment of client could amount to contempt

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Demonstrators march to protest against the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, in London, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Assange is fighting extradition to the United States on spying charges.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Julian Assange extradition case: U.S. says free speech no excuse for WikiLeaks founder’s crimes

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

A demonstrator supporting Julian Assange wears a mask and chains outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Assange is scheduled to be presented before the court by videolink, for a case management hearing ahead of his full extradition trial which begins on Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

US to lay out case against Assange at extradition hearing

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Former Pink Floyd bass player Roger Waters speaks to crowds gathered at Parliament Square in London, protesting against the imprisonment and extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange extradition, Saturday Feb. 22, 2020. (Isabel Infantes/PA via AP)

Marchers support Assange ahead of London extradition hearing

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Demonstrators hold banners outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. A case-management hearing regarding Julian Assange will be heard at the court Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Julian Assange case: Journalist group denounces extradition effort as court case looms

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Defense lawyers say they will seek French asylum for Assange

By OLEG CETINIC - Associated Press

Badges worn by a demonstrator outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. A case-management hearing regarding Julian Assange will be heard at the court Wednesday. It comes just five days before the extradition hearing beginning Feb. 24, at Woolwich Crown Court, in which both Julian Assange and the broader issues of press freedom will be at stake. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Lawyer: Assange was offered US pardon if he cleared Russia

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Demonstrators hold banners outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. A case-management hearing regarding Julian Assange will be heard at the court Wednesday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Assange’s lawyer claims Trump offered pardon for help concealing Russia hack of DNC

By Dave Boyer and Andrew Blake - The Washington Times