When did Julian Assange become editor in chief of WikiLeaks?
Assange and others established WikiLeaks in 2006. Assange became a member of the organisation’s advisory board and described himself as the editor-in-chief. From 2007 to 2010, Assange travelled continuously on WikiLeaks business, visiting Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
When did the indictment of Julian Assange come out?
The United States government unsealed an indictment against Assange, related to the leaks provided by Chelsea Manning. On 23 May 2019, the United States government further charged Assange with violating the Espionage Act of 1917.
Why did Julian Assange leave the Swedish embassy?
Julian Assange. On 19 May 2017, the Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation into the rape accusation against Assange and applied to revoke the European arrest warrant. Although he is free to leave the Embassy, it is likely that he would then be arrested for the criminal offence of breaching his bail conditions.
Why did Julian Assange lose his asylum in Ecuador?
On 11 April 2019, Assange’s asylum was withdrawn following a series of disputes with the Ecuadorian authorities. The police were invited into the embassy, and he was arrested. He was found guilty of breaching the Bail Act and sentenced to 50 weeks in prison.
What did Julian Assange tweet about Reality Winner?
On 6 June 2017, Assange tweeted his support for NSA leaker Reality Winner, offering a $10,000 reward for information about a reporter for The Intercept who had allegedly helped the US government to identify Winner as the leaker.
Why was Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in prison?
The police were invited into the embassy, and he was arrested. He was found guilty of breaching the Bail Act and sentenced to 50 weeks in prison. The United States government unsealed an indictment against Assange, related to the leaks provided by Chelsea Manning.
When did Julian Assange’s mother and father divorce?
When Julian was a year old, his mother married Brett Assange, an actor with whom she ran a small theatre company and whom Julian regards as his father (choosing Assange as his surname). Christine and Brett Assange divorced around 1979.
What are the charges that Julian Assange is facing?
Assange appeared in court on 7 September 2020, facing a new indictment with 18 counts: 1 Conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, 2 Conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, 3 seven counts of Obtaining national defence information, 4 nine counts of Disclosure of national defence information.
When did Julian Assange become an Ecuadorian citizen?
Julian Assange. Having been unsuccessful in his challenge to the extradition proceedings, he breached his bail and absconded. He was granted asylum by Ecuador in August 2012 and has remained in the Embassy of Ecuador in London since then. Assange has held Ecuadorian citizenship since 12 December 2017.