The persecution of Julian Assange

His extradition would turn journalism into an act of treason. Officially, Assange faces 17 charges of espionage and one of computer misuse. But his only actual 'crime' is to have published things that are true and that have embarrassed people in power. The persecution of Julian Assange brings shame on both Britain and America. Extraditing and convicting him would eviscerate press freedom. It would turn journalism into an act of treason. The stakes could hardly be higher.

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