Assange lawyer claims that US is filing lawsuit against national security to cover up war crimes
Date
6/30/2024 8:20:59 AM
(MENAFN) Aitor Martinez, a lawyer representing Julian Assange, has asserted that the prolonged legal saga surrounding the WikiLeaks founder has laid bare the United States' use of "national security" as a pretext to shield alleged war crimes. Martinez emphasized that Assange's persecution and the extradition proceedings have established a dangerous precedent jeopardizing press freedom globally.
The Assange case, which has garnered international attention and support, has become increasingly contentious for the United States administration. Martinez highlighted the emergence of widespread advocacy groups calling for Assange's release, transforming the issue into a global movement against perceived injustice.
"Until recently, the United States administration actively pursued Assange's extradition, even offering diplomatic assurances for his handover," Martinez disclosed. However, the tide has shifted with a significant citizen movement rallying for Assange's cause across the globe.
Martinez linked the sudden resolution of the case to the upcoming United States presidential elections and the political implications it carries. He suggested that the prolonged legal battle has tarnished the United States' international standing, portraying it as politically targeting a journalist who exposed what he described as serious war crimes through factual reporting.
The implications of the Assange saga extend beyond legal proceedings, raising fundamental questions about governmental transparency, freedom of the press, and the ethical use of national security justifications in international relations.
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