News

Julian Assange – lawyers for US say extradition was misled

Published

4 years ago

October 28, 2021

Lawyers who are representing the US in the extradition trial of Julian Assange have told the court they believe the case was misled by his psychiatrist

The United States is currently engaged in an intense legal battle to have the Wikileaks founder extradited, with no luck so far.

In January, the court held that Assange was suffering from severe mental health issues meaning he could not be transferred to America.

Assange is wanted by American authorities for publishing thousands of classified documents between 2010 and 2011.

The documents detail how US military personnel killed hundreds of civilians in Afghanistan which were never reported to the public.

Meanwhile, the documents also state that 66-thousand people were killed and many tortured by Iraqi forces.

Whilst the United States alleges that Assange broke the law… critics say the case is politically motivated.

Lawyers for Assange say the risk of suicide would be “imminent the moment extradition becomes likely”.

Related Topics:Featured Politics trending

Up Next

What will the Pope and U.S President Biden discuss in person?

Don't Miss

Assistant director didn’t check gun that fatally shot cinematographer on set of Rust

William Howard

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

News

Marketers struggle to find right creative partners

80% of marketers pitch agencies, but finding the right creative partner is increasingly challenging; AI may offer solutions.

Published

12 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

80% of marketers pitch agencies, but finding the right creative partner is increasingly challenging; AI may offer solutions.

A new report reveals that while 80% of marketers now run their own agency pitches, many admit the search for the perfect creative partner is tougher than ever.

Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 explains what’s driving the shift and how AI could help.

#Marketing #Advertising #Agencies #BrandStrategy #AI #TrinityP3 #CreativeIndustry #DarrenWoolley #Pitching #Media #Business

News

Trump royally welcomed to Japan

Trump’s Asia tour launches in Japan with investment pledges, heading to South Korea for a trade truce with China.

Published

13 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

Trump’s Asia tour launches in Japan with investment pledges, heading to South Korea for a trade truce with China.

President Trump’s Asia tour begins with a warm welcome in Japan and major investment pledges, as he heads to South Korea aiming to secure a trade war truce with China.

#Trump #Asia #Japan #SouthKorea #China #Trade #XiJinping #Diplomacy #WhiteHouse #USPolitics #GlobalTrade

News

Trump delays Putin meeting amid fear of long war ahead for Europe

Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace advances, post new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil firms.

Published

13 hours ago

October 28, 2025

ticker NEWS

Trump delays Putin talks until Ukraine peace advances, post new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil firms.

President Trump has postponed talks with Vladimir Putin until meaningful progress is made on Ukraine peace negotiations, following new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group join for more.

#Trump #Putin #Ukraine #Russia #Sanctions #Oil #Diplomacy #China #India #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy #WhiteHouse