Assange FREED: War Criminals Still Avoid Justice - w/. Kristinn Hrafnsson

Julian Assange has been finally freed after years of incarceration for exposing US crimes.
But what about the crimes he helped expose - and will the perpetrators ever face justice?
I'm joined by Wikipedia editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson.
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[@FishAndChipsDude]

Mentioning the charges in Sweden means that your post is removed.

[@FishAndChipsDude]

Phew! Got away with that one.

[@pazitor]

Please change the text from Wikipedia to Wikileaks.

[@LiamLegit865]

Why did you do a smear piece on Assange in the Independent?

[@vincentvangogh8092]

HE NEEDS TO SUE THE BALLS OFF EVERYONE INVOLVED

[@Wanderingmillenial]

This poor man was jailed and endured so much psychological torture just because he had the nerve to shine a light on the biggest monster in the world! HE IS A SUPER HERO!

[@FishAndChipsDude]

He never said a word about balsam.

[@AnnaGalgani]

Absolutely!!!Hallelujah !!!😂❤

[@TheSashapooch]

@@FishAndChipsDude You'll find that balsam doesn't feature often in the conversations of normal people.

[@starrystarrybee]

SUPERHERO

[@AnthonyRMaradin]

It's terrible people how people focus on Assange and not the real "superheros" who sacrificed everything with 1st hand information. Society deserves what they get. To me, my efforts were not worth it.

[@PaulEleftheriou-we7vr]

Im glad Julian is going home, but to have to plead guilty, is no justice at all!

[@FishAndChipsDude]

He didn’t have to. After all, he was innocent. Right?

[@csharpe5787]

@@FishAndChipsDude been kept in solitary confinement is a cruel thing. I’m sure somebody would play guilty to free themselves from it.

[@mikeharvey9811]

Pleading guilty was a bargaining chip, we know he’s innocent. Barb

[@PaulEleftheriou-we7vr]

@@mikeharvey9811 Exactly, that was Julians only option.

[@PaulEleftheriou-we7vr]

@@johnmarkrobinson2924 He told the truth , he exposed the US government spying on citizens. If we don't have jounaliists who inform us of the truth, then we might as well be living in Russia!

[@HM-px5ei]

He paid such a great price for honesty. He remained dignified throughout. We need more people like him

[@sumreenasheikh1831]

Agreed, but still no justice to him pleading guilty for no reason and criminals are free to do whatever

[@chrisko6439]

@@sumreenasheikh1831 That's what states are for, to protect the criminals, so they can enjoy impunity and wealth. It always has been this way, in earlier times justified by religion, in our times justified by pointless elections. Questioning the actions of the state, humiliating the state by publicizing crimes committed by the state is heresy and has to be punished, obviously. 1984 was 40 years ago, you know.

[@stevekaylor5606]

@@sumreenasheikh1831 Exposing War Crimes is moral journalism - as was done by Edward Snowden and Jan Valtin [in his 1941 book] !

[@nathanlevesque7812]

honesty would involved actual journalism instead of political manoeuvring done to the benefit of other authoritarian powers

[@stevekaylor5606]

@@nathanlevesque7812 Much like Whistleblowers, those who write exposes bring out the truth - and then changes can be made!

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

They sent him to a prison of maximum security for his journalistic skills...?? obviously they fear words more than weapon!!! Congrats to him and his family ❤️

[@robinhood5627]

The pen truly is mightier than the sword. This man is OWED for his imprisonment. Owed big.

[@mohamedaityoussef9965]

So happy he's freed

[@FishAndChipsDude]

Considering your name and his crimes in Sweden that’s no surprise.

[@paul9156c]

​@@FishAndChipsDudeI thought fish was brain food, apparently not. 😂

[@TheSashapooch]

@@paul9156c The Fish and Chips Dupe isn't an absolute dope .... which makes is venailty even worse. He is a troll with a psychological/Humanity problem.

[@TheSashapooch]

@@paul9156c Let me clue you in, The Dude is a troll ... with a lack of soul problem.

[@TheSashapooch]

@@paul9156c Nothing would help this guy short of a soul transplant.

[@davidramirez5127]

He was never a war criminal. He is humanities hero like others

[@GemmaHentsch]

Still a rapist.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Like David McBride FREE David McBride

[@denism8494]

No one is saying he is/was

[@DBBGibson]

I'm relieved, but very worried for his safety. I fear American 'interfering' with his freedom.

[@yt.personal.identification]

They will have to go through Kevin Rudd, the Australian ex-PM. He is with him for every step.

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

Edward Snowden; "When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." A win for Assange is a win for humanity.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Now, free David McBride.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

'When representing the people is treated as betraying the people, you are being ruled by a non-Parliament.' Hacker. With thanks to Andrew Bridgen.....

[@carolynzaremba5469]

@@yt.personal.identification Yes.

[@theasianscot]

Hypocrisy as usual. Let's try and prosecute the person who exposed criminal actions.... Wtaf

[@Uncanny_Mountain]

It's a psy op How many other Whistleblowers names do you know? Do you even know how many there are? Exactly....

[@paul9156c]

​​​@@Uncanny_Mountain Here is a list of just the ten most famous American whistle-blowers...Mark Whitacre, Peter Buxton, Joe Darby, Vera English, Edward Snowden, Daniel Ellsberg, Karen Silkwood, Frank Serpico, Chelsea Manning, & W. Mark Felt (Deep Throat). I surmise doing research isn't your thing. It took 30 seconds of my time. You're welcome.

[@mandywithell]

@@paul9156c Isn't it amazing how many people regard themselves as "Experts or Arbiters of the Truth" yet apparently don't know how to use Google? 😀

[@paul9156c]

@@mandywithell I am especially amazed, perhaps even a bit gobsmacked since I am a Boomer. We aren't typically known for our technological prowess, yet even I know how to use the Google button. 🤣

[@wiretamer5710]

It is not hypocrisy! Stop misusing the word. Hypocracy is fundamentally an act of DECEPTION, not open oppression.

[@aminamangera4871]

He must sue the British government for illegal entrapment and torture.

[@platylobiumobtuseangulum1607]

Bit hard to do after pleading guilty..

[@ppetal1]

​@platylobiumobtuseangulum1607 Yes. The ICC and ICJ needs involved. His smearing plea does not change a single fact. Starmer et al will pay. That's a guess and a plausible hope.

[@Dr75532]

He pleaded guilty! Do you ever research anything before typing tut tut 🥱

[@ppetal1]

@@Dr75532 do you ever read other posts before answering?🫠

[@chrisko6439]

@@ppetal1 lol. I wish they were, but Starmer paying for anything? Only through direct action, which probably isn't worth the jailtime, given the fact an even more despicable "person" will replace him.

[@Human_Herbivore]

Journalists in mainstream media haven't said remotely enough about this. They should worry because Assange has been imprisoned for years and has had to plead guilty. Any journalist could be next.

[@Wassup-Doc]

Because the British press in the UK is controlled by the UK government, UK government regularly issues D notices against the press running stories, unfortunately proper press in the UK no longer exists, it's running under the North Korean model. The only difference is instead of having Kim we have Charles.

[@johnnyshanksalot8358]

They know very well that they'll never have to worry about that fate at all because they only serve power & would never dream of challenging it. They led the movement to demonize Julian as a 'pro-Russia/Trump hacker' who should be prosecuted in the 1st place in the same way that they lied us into every war in living memory so why would they fear the state? They ARE the state.

[@jonathonjubb6626]

Agreed! Too few see this....

[@mandywithell]

Probably because there are very few actual Journalists these days. Most, that call themselves Journalists, are simply "Mouthpieces" or "Gobs on sticks"

[@chrisko6439]

Haha, on what planet do you live? The journalists of the mainstream media are working for the criminals that imprisoned Assange, they have nothing to fear. They won't ever do anything against their masters, they are only pretending to be journalists.

[@SandyG-NZ]

Assange's only crime was to show war crimes that were committed and tell the world the truth.

[@bobrobinson1576]

He's not free until he's back in Australia. Americans are perfectly capable of grabbing him until then. And maybe even after. Sadly he can never be totally safe.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Kevin Rudd, the ex-PM of Australia, is by his side while on US soil. He won't be left alone while on IS soil.

[@BoxofficeForney6969]

Unfortunately there are more than enough Aussies willing to do the dirty work of their American masters, history will tell you that. He's probably safest in North Korea.

[@Adam-rp6vf]

And the people who broke international laws in Iraq, still are not punished.

[@lllordllloyd]

An Australian soldier basically confessed to murdering civilians, teenagers, in Iraq. He walks free and it seems unlikely he will ever be charged.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

Next time Tony Blair visits the Middle East, can someone lock him up in a HIgh Security Prison without trial, please?

[@miguelgiglio6229]

It is wonderful how "the land of the free" is so unfree, has so little respect for international laws and is ready to wage war at any time tougher than seeking peace...

[@Ganpignanus]

home of the brave and land of the free...no more.

[@rhysjaggar4677]

A song is just a song. It's the daily actions of its citizens which tells you whether the song truly represents a nation or not....

[@fernandojeronimo5660]

It's about f****** time ❤ I just wanted to say if you're listening Jillian, congrats to you and your family. Thanks for being a peace Warrior we supports you from Canada❤

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@fernandojeronimo5660 : Language Timothy! 🤐

[@bestcomsystems4458]

Do you support the fact that he worked for Putin via RT?

[@Hide_and_silk]

​@@bestcomsystems4458I support Putin against the criminal US and NATO

[@elsonck2523]

@@bestcomsystems4458 troll for the establishment much?

[@Dr75532]

@@bestcomsystems4458 they only see what they want to 👍

[@martintimlin1827]

So glad this man is finally free. ❤

[@ginettemorin2]

At last!! Julian Assange is free!! I thought that day would never come... Tears came to my eyes!!

[@jeaniebottle6758]

Finally free hopefully, to live happily with family.

[@BellyLaugher]

Thanks Owen for asking Mr Hrafnsson to join you. Like him, I'm a bit nervous w/Julian having to be in any US court. I have no reason to trust my govt, but am hoping he is truly going home, safe & sound.

[@paul9156c]

"I have no reason to trust my government. " SO TRUE ! That's EXACTLY why I didn't get the jab.

[@yt.personal.identification]

That is why Kevin Rudd, the ex-PM of Australia, will not leave his side while on US soil.

[@BellyLaugher]

@@yt.personal.identification Whew! That is such a relief to know! Thanks very much for telling me that.

[@yt.personal.identification]

@@BellyLaugher I was relieved to hear it, too.

[@yt.personal.identification]

@@BellyLaugher He is home safe and sound. A free man.

[@jodie6881]

The news made my day. I keep on watching the news throughout the day just to hear 'Assange is free" again and again .

[@ginettemorin2]

That's sweet and I love it🌹

[@DrumguyCiv]

Having to plead guilty in order to secure his release is not justice, but nonetheless it is great news for him and his family. I’m not ready to celebrate until he has landed back in Australia and really has a taste of freedom. Never trust the US government.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Kevin Rudd will stand with him on US soil, ensuring his safety.

[@666okano]

Its pretty jaw dropping that there is only one man on this earth that tells the truth and we lock him. Dont forget that next time your out celebrating your glorious country.

[@platylobiumobtuseangulum1607]

Gotta be more than one. Bit insulting to Owen really that..

[@ginettemorin2]

I like your comment except for the ''only one man on this earth''. You obviously forget about this channel's wonderful host and have never listened to Shahid Bolsen, Richard Medhurst, and... really... so many others!!!

[@chrisko6439]

No, it's not. Western society is rotten from the roots. It's over soon.

[@Hi-Phi]

David Mc Bride is in jail, here in Australia for exposing war crimes.

[@666okano]

@@Hi-Phi True brother, he is not the only one. But one of very few.

[@stevemitchell1454]

American crimes go unpunished. The exceptionalism goes on . When is the USA going to be brought to book.?

[@johnnyroadcrew3841]

All the best Owen for reporting about Julian on a regular basis.

[@janewright2800]

Julian you are a true hero. May you get the justice you deserve after the hell you have endured!!

[@ac4486]

We, the west, are the baddies.

[@bestcomsystems4458]

No Ivan, Putin (who Assange worked for) is the baddie.

[@man.inblack]

@@bestcomsystems4458evidence? Oh yeah, who needs facts when you can just make up sh!t. Begone bot, you’re a cheerleader for war criminals

[@dobbersanchez1185]

@@bestcomsystems4458 hahaha you're a joke 😂😂😂

[@chrisko6439]

@@dobbersanchez1185 I think, he is joking. If not, he is a joke, that's correct.

[@dobbersanchez1185]

@@chrisko6439 yeah true. Poe's law - so hard to know these days.

[@user-dd9re5wm6y]

Telling the truth is not a crime, is it? So happy Julian Assange is "finally" free!

[@magspies]

So glad he will be home with his family, but it should not have taken this long.

[@leonknight3818]

A huge thank you to Kristin, another tireless champion for truth and justice.

[@EditEverything]

I'll be more relieved when he is back in my home country. It's been a long fight and your voice hasn't gone unappreciated. Thank you mate and keep fighting

[@zeez4178]

Yes exactly the irony of it all and hypocrocy

[@scented-leafpelargonium3366]

@zeez4178 : "hypocrocy" or "hypocrisy" ? 🤔🙃

[@Uncanny_Mountain]

Is impotently complaining for fifty years and wondering why nothing changed 🤔

[@alisonbrowning9620]

as a whistle blower about 40 years ago working in a mental hosptial its hard but i would do it again and again and again, justice is extremely important for a future of peace and security.

[@BlackStar250874]

That was a sight I thought I never could see. I always feared the worst for Julian. I have seen the all worst leaks and I can say: Justice IS NOT STILL SERVED.

[@adriftinaboat3452]

Assange was in the middle of redacting named parties in the documents when the Guardian released the password….

[@platylobiumobtuseangulum1607]

Really? Source?

[@elsonck2523]

Actually, the Guardian and New York Times released the war files several hours before Wikileaks in Sept. 2010. Mark Davis made an excellent documentary called "Inside Wikileaks" on the days leading up to the publication that shows how it all played out. Not sure how how the Guardian and the NYT got off while Julian was charged.

[@BeatriceGomez-wk9nq]

Julian Assange is an inocent men that didn't comit no crime

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Not guilty. When I 1st heard the news yesterday I was so happy for him and his family. The best news I had heard in a long long time. I was praying for his freedom. Now I am praying for him to have a safe trip home and a recovery.

[@jonathonjubb6626]

It is really quite frightening that such inept people are in charge of our lives nowadays....

[@rhysjaggar4677]

They're not inept, they just don't serve you. They serve themselves and their richer, unaccountable masters....

[@georgeantonopoulos545]

I am so happy for Julian and his family! But even with his release, he teaches a lesson to all those so-called journalists who never really dealt with the essence of his imprisonment! It is "easy" to win "personal freedom" but very difficult to fight for the truth! He deserves to live in the embrace of his own people, more than many others who never even found the courage to.....whisper the truth!

[@Acubens.]

Welcome home Julian! We all battled for you and we won ❤🎉

[@katyharries2526]

Thanks for covering this Owen.🙏 Julian and his family have suffered so much

[@dee8714]

Wonderful he is finally free 🙏. You look tired Owen. I hope you are taking care of yourself 🙏. It must be draining dealing with all the horrible things happening in the world at the moment

[@juliewake4585]

When I heard about this leave to appeal I did a little bit of hoping, but still thought it would never happen. It’s such great news.

[@tonywilson4713]

Australian here: This has generally been well received here. But I'd like to point out something and of all the reports this is one of the few I have seen at least raise it. Julian wasn't treated well but he is still alive. He still has family and friends and supporters. Namir Noor-Eldeen, an Iraqi war photographer for Reuter, his assistant, Saeed Chmagh, as well as eight others who were killed (and arguably murdered) by American soldiers during the July 12, 2007, Baghdad airstrike have largely been forgotten. As far as I know NOBODY has been held responsible for that. There were not simply shot either. They were gunned down by an AH-64 Apache helicopter using an M230 30mm auto-cannon. These guns do not fire normal bullets. They are not only large but also explode. Hence why they are called cannons. After World War 2 the human race collectively said "Not Again!" and institutions like the ICC were set-up ICJ. Right now several notable nations who helped set those institutions up are *NO LONGER* signatories to those institutions and one of those is the United States of America. They have demanded justice be served on Julian Assange but have *REFUSED* to deal with holding those responsible for these incidents or others like the Abu Ghraib and Bagram AFB prisoner abuse scandals or the October 3, 2015 bombing of the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan. And I do not mean the few lower grade soldiers some of who were charged, found guilty and served time but the commanders and politicians who let it happen.

[@user-ee7vr9nn8f]

Hopefully he comes home and the family/ we can welcome him home. Great work and great hope for the future of journalism, a journalism that gets to the truth and delivers a critical public.

[@Ganpignanus]

agreed. we noticed. a great day for Julian, his family and supporters, finally. however the war criminals are walking around free.

[@Allannah_Of_Rome]

I live down the road from Julian's dad. I know he'll be celebrating with him shortly. He's been waiting so long for day! 🎉

[@IggyAzaleaProMax]

I really appreciate you covering the release of Julian Assange. As an Australian 🇦🇺, I was watching the live TV 📺 coverage on Wednesday as Assange landed in Canberra ✈️.

[@fahmilaila366]

Thank you for talking about this honorable man

[@orangetara4268]

So it’s a crime to be a journalist. A crime to tell truth. It certainly was a crime what they did to Julian Assange. 🙏🇵🇸🙏

[@rhysjaggar4677]

A 'crime' is whatever anyone does to threaten the untrammeled power of those who do not believe in a limit to Government reach....

[@Wilbtube]

He was tortured into that confession. This is no justice at all, as well as an assault on press freedom.

[@tracysauvage1351]

Thanks Owen... I'm slowly educating myself.. Currently reading about Blackwater and all the vicious lobbying for Iraq miney. Thanks for independent journalism. Only hope in this greedy corrupt maelstrom. If there is any hope. From Ireland 🇮🇪 Tears for Gaza

[@nikolademitri731]

I really never thought I’d see this day come. This is the best news I can remember regarding anything at all in some time. Congratulations to Julian, and everyone who fought so hard for this!

[@Wearephuct-O]

Great questions. A whole generation know very little about Assange.

[@seekingabsolution1907]

Whoooooooooh. Assange is FREE!

[@soniaellis4603]

Well, you had better seek a little bit further ? Absolution is way out of your reach .. But you can always start by maybe saying nothing ? So Sorry, you hav,nt said anything ? Accept .. Assange is FREE ! Yes at last !

[@Ms4648]

great news in such bleak moment for humanity even though justicia was not achieved.he can now enjoy the privilege of being with family friends and supporters. a hero of our times❤

[@BrotherAyouba]

10 years that he can never get back but the real criminal psychopaths still walking free

[@carolynzaremba5469]

15 years.

[@lula383]

Alhamdulillah, all our prayers are Julia and his family❤

[@UmiYogi0205]

I pray he will quickly able to recover from this injustice and be happy with family and friends soon. Aamiin Yaa Rabb. ❤

[@tracyfunk3928]

When these criminals are held liable and made to suffer consequences, thats when we will begin to see and end to these criminal atrocities.

[@kezza8099]

Welcome home Julian, best wishes ❤❤

[@asiatravels007]

Ive just booked myself in for a psychiatric appointment as ive just thumbs up a video by Owen Jones for the first time in my human existence. 😯😳😳😳🤨

[@martindeviantxiii]

Pre trial remand in the UK was 23hr lockdown with one visit to the phones per week. Thankfully I had the lpool dockers sending me parcels in hmp walton. Can totally understand how mr assange has felt, the boredom makes you think of doing things you really shouldn't. There were many on suicide watch on k wing.

[@rickertom8122]

The previous PM followed US so close that freeing Assange was never his choice!

[@user-bb6kr2hu7y]

It's time for us to push government to answer for truth. The laws we all face every day that secure us for whistle blowing have been damaged and any new government must take the nation and the worlds integrity seriously. People must feel safe to stand up for truth amd justice.

[@imranb4985]

This is great news!

[@chaimamedsaleck6352]

💃🏻 finally am glad to see some kind of justice I hope he continues his is symbole of hope

[@peace-now]

I'm glad Julian is free. It is a great day for all of us.

[@markcarnall3249]

I look forward to hearing what he has to say after so long. I hope he will not be cowed.

[@frankboulton2126]

This is such welcome news.

[@terencewise7349]

From Terence Wise in UK........The Assange release is the fulfilment and manifestation of George Orwell’s 1984.A soul destroying horror.

[@jamilabagash149]

We know what a guilty plea without a trial means. It means that the ones demanding the guilty plea, are guilty.

[@hardworkingwoman3780]

I can't actually believe this... I hope its true 🙏🙏🙏 Shame on those who allowed this to go on so long!

[@ANGELAMBRIDE]

I pray for justice for enemies and friends alike. 🙏

[@steveturner609]

It’s wonderful that Julian Assange is now free after 5 years of imprisonment in Belmarsh Prison!! Now i would like to know exactly what part Kier Starmer played in his Incarceration???

[@martintimlin1827]

Manipulated justice 😂 What a con , they jailed an innocent man!

[@stevekaylor5606]

Sham Legality!

[@razorednight]

I remember the video Wikileaks released of US helicopter murdering journalists in the streets. The video "embarrassed" the USA apparently. I think the guys shot down for carrying cameras would have been saddened that news of their murder caused the USA any trouble...

[@murraymadness4674]

Note that Trump pardoned the private military group people convicted for killing civilians in Iraq.

[@brianbozo2447]

Great News!

[@Andy.Smurphy]

Finally!! Now for the prosecution of the war criminals ...

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

Yay!🎉 Free at last!

[@brenreeves9496]

So glad Julian is free and can finally go home to Aus

[@paullegend6798]

Governments being able to push legal actions is a terrible over reach. Same thing happening to TR right now in multiple countries. How to we successfully separate state and judges/police?

[@marcbrasse747]

At last!

[@kevins4936]

He exposed the demonic forces, he exposed crimes against humanity, and crimes against women and children.

[@stevekaylor5606]

"Guilt by Accusation" - Allen Dershowitz

[@aitordotco]

Compensation and Novel Peace Prize.

[@jackiechild9740]

It's about time! 😅

[@AnarchoCapitalistI]

tati swing: fight against the tyrants

[@sveinkikals7876]

I'll celebrate once Assange is in Australia. Once Assange is in Australia I expect he will expose much more about US War Crimes worldwide. Assange will not be cowed by the American Terrorist Nation!

[@thairk]

Great report!

[@me9014]

to think that one man exposed the most powerful nation is mad

[@nicklasaxelsson71]

Us are always shame of the world.

[@hamza_ME_]

Commenting for better reach

[@anjumally]

Thanks

[@MrGman2804]

It is a sick world when Julian Assange revealed some war crimes, and yet here we are with the IDF soldiers publishing their own war crimes on tik-tok. Julian did break the law, but I think his persecution should be a matter of shame. I hope Julian can recover to enjoy the rest of his life. I suspect it will take a while for him to reach some sort of normality.

[@darrenmahoney9073]

WON'T LET ME LEAVE A LIKE SO I WILL SAY I LIKE IT THANKYOU BOTH

[@x_METTA_x]

🙏🥰

[@TauvicRitter]

Im happy for him. But still justice is a sword to hit specific people. Not a law that applies to all no matter who.

[@nicklasaxelsson71]

He go to prison because telling the truth only 12 years.

[@yt.personal.identification]

Free Davd McBride.