Julian Assange’s brother Gabriel Shipton weighs in on Assange’s possible extradition to the U.S.

Short Summary

1. Discussions about the possibility of President considering pardoning Julian Assange despite US government seeking his extradition.
2. Assange, former head of WikiLeaks, published classified files revealing government misinformation about the war on terror.
3. Growing pressure to free Assange, with potential plea deals being considered.
4. Biden Administration faces challenges in handling this high-profile case, especially regarding press freedom concerns.
5. Potential movement within the administration indicated by President Biden’s off-the-cuff remark about considering Assange’s case.
6. Legal defense team raises key points: Assange cannot be extradited if facing the death penalty in the US, and he cannot be discriminated against based on his nationality.
7. Diplomatic assurances from the US government stating Assange can argue for First Amendment protections, ultimately up to a judge to decide.
8. Strong support for Assange in Australia, with efforts by the Australian government to advocate for his return.
9. Implications of returning Assange to Australia on US-Australian relations discussed, along with ongoing controversy surrounding his prolonged imprisonment without formal charges.
10. Involvement of three different governments in the effort to bring Assange to the United States during the Biden Administration, with pushback against the Department of Justice’s prosecution highlighted.