Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US, UK judge rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US, a judge at the Old Bailey has said.
Judge Vanessa Baraitser said she had refused his extradition because it 'would be oppressive' to him.
The Australian activist, 49, faced an 18-count indictment alleging a plot to hack computers and a conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.
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[@haytu1603]

Julian is now detained illegally. Free him immediately

[@GillChi100]

Bail him at least for now....

[@kevinbeaumont6635]

@Alex MacKenzie They cant snatch him from Belmarsh can they!

[@loughrey101]

He won't be allowed to leave prison as the US has a right to appeal

[@baby16gurl9]

@Alex MacKenzie Trump won’t prosecute him, he will pardon him. Assange hates the deep state. So does Trump

[@FlabbyAbi]

@@baby16gurl9 got a point there

[@soniasutcliffe7270]

He's already been imprisoned longer than some murderers!

[@Bella-lc8du]

Let me expose the murderers hahaha

[@Meganjolie2133]

For how long

[@myself3209]

For exposing war crimes

[@okokokokokokokokokokokokok578]

@@Meganjolie2133 175 years.

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1]

so has Charles Bronson who's never murdered anyone

[@aussiegirl7145]

Took them long enough Julian should be heavily compensated and given a medal.

[@newton18311]

he should be in Jail.

[@nonculus]

@@newton18311 why?

[@monicac5980]

@@newton18311 yes, he should be in jail for more than 175 years (estimated time he would get in US if he was extraditated) because he showed the true atrocities of americans during the war - killing civils and journalists during the war. But yes, he should die in prison for not hiding the truth, right?

[@Newtube_Channel]

What's actually changed now apart from the passing of time? Nothing. Hence don't hold your breath.

[@auntypizza]

@@newton18311 Fruitloop

[@MaloneysDigest]

He was jailed for revealing state sponsored crimes.

[@wakingfromslumber9555]

If it wasn’t for Assange we would have never known about some of the war crimes committed in Iraq. That famous Apache helicopter clip where the pilot is shooting civilians because he thinks it’s a video game as an example..... Doesn’t matter whether he hacked in or not to obtain the evidence of war crimes , the US military now has to explain its position on why it is hiding so many war crimes being committed all over the world.

[@MaloneysDigest]

@@wakingfromslumber9555 hopefully with Biden in charge - things will get so bad, so quick that it will unite the country against the establishment and their criminal enterprise.

[@432HzFlute]

100%

[@BauchNessMonster]

@@wakingfromslumber9555 USA would like to know the same thing!! EVERY COUNTRY IS UNDER EVIL CORRUPT LEADERSHIP! all are evil working together against THE PEOPLE INCLUDING ALL PEOPLE UNDER THE SUN humanity as a whole is UNDER ATTACK

[@alfredjohnson3642]

@@MaloneysDigest Biden and Trump they both are the same Both dislike Julian

[@tuberantz4676]

Its disgusting how the media treat real journalism Free Assange

[@inwalters]

Lock him up for 170 years.

[@hughneek12]

They are mostly just writing down anything their Zionist masters tell them to. Their souls have been acquired by an evil darker power.

[@jaykyu1]

@@inwalters Lockup the US military war criminals all the way up the chain of command to their fng CIC, at the time.

[@chrisgeorgallis7746]

Exactly.🙏

[@caswallon1415]

With every thirty litres!

[@jessecaple170]

His only crime was to expose the truth. FRREEEEEDDDDOM✊🏻

[@andrearoyd2942]

Oh so jumping bail had nothing to do with it?

[@Nuffsed81]

Oh sounds like he may e guilty of sex crimes too. He should go to like every less if there evidence, only if there is evidence.

[@1977dclinton]

exactly, and that's why the US Gov't went after him, as the truth he was exposing was horrendous war crimes. And why the MSM were calling him a traitor etc, even though the MSM used Wikileaks information themselves. If he was to be extradited the MSM should have been terrified, as it proves Gov'ts will punish anyone who exposes their insidiousness.

[@google1532]

@@andrearoyd2942 fck up Android

[@MarkSpan]

@@Nuffsed81 That case is now dismissed for "lack of evidence".

[@Jay-im3qj]

She’s knows she’d be signing his death warrant sending him to the U.S.

[@user-oy2ry9kq6v]

he will commit suicide because he regrets all the wrongdoings he did...just like Epstein

[@sandy81054]

The USA knows he's innocent... He didn't hack anything..... He was given the information by Seth Rich who then was murdered because of it.

[@hdwood76fxe]

@@sandy81054 RIP Seth Rich. Patriot

[@barbaraholzgrebe4710]

@@user-oy2ry9kq6v Epstein is alive. Let's see how this all plays out here in 🇺🇸😄 Surprises will be coming out about people supposedly dead. 🎉

[@tomorrowhowever7488]

@Nick Bauer2 Join Snowden?

[@TMarshConnors]

Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge

[@andrewb2111]

Yes, heaven forbid he be allowed to come here and testify against the puppets of the globalist Rothschild banking system.

[@djdoolittle1315]

@Nick Bauer2 cheer up Charlie

[@Midnightwhiskeymassacre]

@Nick Bauer2 or found in a suitcase 😉😂

[@BobbyDazzler888]

@Bilal Khalid she

[@pamelal2063]

Poor man, spending all that time in psych had to be horrible! American's are thankful for his whistle blowing, I know I am! Classified, covered the evil deeds of our corrupt gov't

[@edwardlong5464]

“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ― George Orwell

[@petebeckham8562]

@UC_myU49oP5yFC3MTcIpEKvg Nothing wrong in being anti communist, or indeed anti socialist these days.

[@limwowo5902]

that's right, quoting someone who has long passed on to justify your views

[@abschachi]

Orwell saw the future of the corrupt police state that will silence those who commit crimes against humanity, so quoting him is indeed quite poignant and well placed.

[@beklerken1]

"in times of deceit, speaking the truth becomes a revolutionary act" G.Orwell Orwell was pretty much on target with politics in a lot of ways for a staunch socialist. Animal Farm was the book that awakened my desire to read at an early age that i owe a gratitude for Orwell in writing that book......

[@rolandsimpson9444]

@@limwowo5902 This has to be the dumbest comment of the day....However the day is still young

[@vitaminprotein6549]

Let him free he done nothing

[@bigdawg5659]

Well he did do something, but he's done the time in my view and did the right thing

[@VijayaBjoshi]

@botio botio but US citizens escape. It is one way treaty needs to be looked at or revoked.

[@VijayaBjoshi]

@botio botio watch youTube Black bank manager to sue Metropolitan Police for racial discrimination after 26-month nightmare. It happens everywhere. My native country my adoptive country- world wide

[@nomorewar4189]

That’s the justice system In the west. Until they clean house they have no right to criticize any other country on human rights.

[@VijayaBjoshi]

@@nomorewar4189 👍🥂😁

[@TanNguyen-nl6xt]

Its great to hear this news ! Julian Assange, my Australian fellow, a real hero in this world !! Congratulations to Julian and his family

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@dave8767]

Ahhh, at last, a English judge with integrity? A rare animal indeed!

[@DisturbedAidan2]

As opposed to the integrity of non English judges?

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@fainitesbarley2245]

Apparently not. Some of us aren’t surprised by this.

[@GiselleX]

Rooting for Assange from the US...cheers!

[@sergio4740]

A young man has suddenly become an elderly. Shame on those responsible.

[@johnnytiger7580]

Australian governments should have fight for him. Just saying.

[@benardo01]

@@johnnytiger7580 why?

[@paulskiye6930]

@@johnnytiger7580 Australian government is just puppet of USA government

[@phoenixzappa7366]

@@paulskiye6930 Europe too

[@elmo319]

I was just thinking that, he has aged very quickly indeed

[@Cogitoergosum10]

Give that judge a pay rise!

[@Meganjolie2133]

✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY

[@danmarquez3971]

That is good news! As a American taxpayer, I demand that the US government quit with the expensive appeal and instead clean up internal corruption.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@ricjames1557]

Exactly!!

[@dvd6708]

He needs to be freed and protected. He did nothing wrong.

[@johnnytiger7580]

Agreed

[@tracycartwright978]

Agreed.

[@kungkobra8305]

@@tracycartwright978 Agreed.

[@achebwahs1111]

Agreed

[@StratsRUs]

Greed

[@Sickofdrawingcowboys717]

Free Assange!

[@hughgordon6435]

They just did!

[@Sickofdrawingcowboys717]

@@hughgordon6435 for real???

[@hughgordon6435]

@@Sickofdrawingcowboys717 the UK judge has blocked the extradition to the US, dont know whether he is going to be released from UK custody. He is still facing the results of his actions?

[@Sickofdrawingcowboys717]

@@hughgordon6435 yea man, I just checked he ain't free. A way to go but this is obviously massive. Peace brother ✌

[@Sickofdrawingcowboys717]

@Theo Pouroumalis he ran wiki leaks.

[@edouardb4134]

HOW MANY AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE TRIED FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY?

[@joycelee8944]

Yep! Lot's of corruption to go around.

[@georgiafarese7136]

The guy is a legend. Justice!

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@tessthetimeless]

A big step toward justice!!! The truth always prevails. PROTECT JOURNALISTS AND WHISTLEBLOWERS AT ALL COSTS! This sort of courage truly rare and priceless.

[@truth.speaker]

Sadly, in this world, the truth is often oppressed It will not last forever

[@truth.speaker]

Here's a real solution for injustice 👍🏼 www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=502018114&srcid=share

[@Nailnuke]

Protect Jounalists! God help us, most of them can't spell, never mind tell the truth

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Assange is not a whistleblower, he is a vain man looking for attention.

[@malachitedream4102]

Good result but trying to convince ourselves that we live in a country of free speech is delusional. He’s been a prisoner for 10 years, enough is enough!

[@ofrenic]

Count Dankula really showed me freedom of speech is a lie

[@Ryan2072]

I hope he is released today, and that he doesn't the victim of an "accident"

[@Newtube_Channel]

After his release, JA was found satiating in tacos at Starbucks on Oxford Street this evening. He wasn't wearing a mask.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@xenophagia]

"Good news" For Christ sake, release the man.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@eugenia_b73]

Finally, some sanity in this crazy world.

[@elenarf879]

Wait to see, these foxes always have a plan B

[@denicebizbeebizeebee968]

Best news ever, LET HIM GO NOW ❗ www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/wikileaks/legal-threats-as-assange-laid-bare/news-story/60875c11e1109011f247acb73729d1d9 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpS9l2qZmp6inqs

[@leestokes1631]

They can't handle the truth well us knowing the truth!

[@moisesrodriguez1982]

N

[@babylondestroyer3233]

Yea man. I blew the whistle on some mail man stealing money orders and they targeted me with synthetic telepathy and torture ware 6.66. I would not of said anything if they did not steal so much. I have a legit criminal case on 10 mafia cops. Well see how the shitburg responds.

[@hopsta5628]

Fantastic news, that judge has the gratitude of this old Aussie, I still fear for his safety because I don't trust the English and American governments and their penchant for retribution.

[@krystalklear7793]

Likewise..

[@kevinbeaumont6635]

Its the British Government actually and if they wanted him Dead he would be by now!

[@hopsta5628]

@@kevinbeaumont6635 Give them time.

[@mohammadhashemi1771]

Great news and good news freedom of information, journalism and democracy #AssangeIsAHero

[@katb945]

Guy has been through heaps, time for Australia to step in bring him home.

[@Alfredromeothatsme]

The Aussie government have showed no support whatsoever for Assange, too scared of stepping on the toes of the US.

[@Amy_Stanmore]

The govt here is fxcking useless.

[@johnnytiger7580]

@@Amy_Stanmore Yes Aussie PM did nothing. Luckily John Pilger has fight hard. Kudos also to Roger Waters and Pam Anderson.

[@vegemite2410]

I know , but sadly our government is too far up the U.S's proverbial that were never gonna get out.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

They don't want him

[@curzon3453]

Hopefully he gets to have a normal life soon , a person shouldn't have to live like he does just because he helped show governments are 100% corrupt

[@deargodwhy9718]

Amen.

[@chainsawdude7121]

I doubt he will ever have a normal life now, he will have to watch his back for the rest of his life, there will be a price on his head.

[@BobSwanington]

The US will never let him be. I wouldnt be surprised if he ended up in a skip somewhere.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

He will never have a normal life because he certainly doesn't want one!

[@nemac23]

The appeal process could take some time and if he makes his way back to Aus, i can imagine him being detained all over again under US pressure.

[@BrongaeneGriffin]

This is such a relief! I have been sick with nausea worrying for years about this. Such a load off my mind.

[@miavos3610]

The judge knows what happens to this kind of person in a US prison. Good decision made by the judge. Congratulations. 🏆🏆🏆

[@vittoriagrant4009]

Sky news is relating the wonderful news of the end of Assange's protracted torture in a sombre and regretful tone.

[@Kpopzoom]

There masters aren't happy Brexit now this - time to release more Bio-Weapons..?

[@ylracci]

I thought I was the only one who peeped that..

[@foresterjikes9054]

Yeh vittoria if it had gone the other way we would have had the sky news dramatic music and those two idiot's would have been stuttering the words they could'nt get out fast enough lol

[@mir-944]

Where is the freedom of speech? Let him free

[@stinksofbeefio]

I love that they captured the moment word of the verdict spreads through the crowd

[@marymay41]

Need to be bailed today. No charge to answer for.. Man as been through enough..

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@leejohnson3209]

A great victory for journalism. The msm will be disappointed. But I won't be happy until he's free.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@dannylove3105]

Not Breaking news Excellent Fantastic news Thankyou Judge Vanessa

[@posniknelb6114]

This man is an international hero.Look what they've done to him, he's aged so much.Shame on them for doing what they've done to him!!!👎👎👎😡😡😡

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Edward Snowden is a hero. This is just a man acting out of vanity, seeking attention.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@magda5820]

EQUADORIAN EMBASSY THE BLOODY SELL OUTS. THEY SHOULD PAY FOR HIS SUFFERING. EVIL PEOPLE

[@frankcheung917]

And the US and its lapdogs blame other countries for abuse of human rights ? C'mon be real.

[@seandelap6268]

War criminals get off scott free while those who expose their crimes are locked up disgraceful.

[@philipwebb8297]

Let the poor sod out right now

[@singhsongsixpence]

big up to the judge...for letting my brother go...

[@cloggietony]

At last! Best news for a long time!

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@kathrynedwards6169]

Kay UK......At last!!!!........SO SO happy for Julian.....He can feel wonderfully free now and see his family..........

[@ritahailstone5607]

These pretend journalists sound disappointed.

[@jeffreybresnahan]

I had to think about your comment, "true very true?"

[@Ekricsoot]

Specially this reporter's face when he said the word oppressive.

[@rachel3340]

Great news!

[@MsArgentana]

AFTER SO LONG JAILING aSSANGE SHOULD be free!

[@claired.1286]

A GREAT DAY AND YEAR FOR HUMANITY! 🌹🙏🏻🌹

[@tigressnsnow]

Judge has ordered his discharge from prison. Bail application to be heard in court within 45mins. Now set for a Weds hearing

[@krystalklear7793]

Wow!! I pray he makes it through the rest of this ordeal & can enjoy some Peaceful family time. He's earned a Lifetime of honour, love, peace & respect! What a living Legend! In my opinion Trump loved him, but was then shut up by the MIC via Pompeo.. I WISH Trump was independent but he's not.

[@debravan-aalst4723]

Krystal Klear Trump is a puppet 🙏

[@keefieT]

Marvellous news !

[@abdurasyid8765]

very excited to hear this news. 😢😢😢

[@lunapasquale]

PARDON Assange

[@uktokers]

Was watching the livestream on a channel called Subject Access and was shocked to see the police harassing people who had been waiting since 4am to go into the public gallery which they then decided to close.

[@krystalklear7793]

Shocked!!? But that's what most police LOVE to do these days.

[@rachel3340]

The UK Police, happy with their new powers to break up peaceful protests. Thick as mince.

[@slimdown3952]

Have FAITH julian Assange will be freed SOON.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@16h46]

Yess I’m happy he’s not getting extradited

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@veronicadominguez-bailey8198]

Good news. Happy New Year Julián!

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@genevieveryan5345]

Hoo bloody ray! More integrity, courage and honesty than the entire world media. Long live Julien. May he have a happy and healthy and prosperous life from today.

[@veronicadominguez-bailey8198]

Totally agree!

[@krystalklear7793]

YEY!!!!!

[@radams2403]

No extradition and rightly to be given freedom back to an innocent man.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@SodaiGoku]

Wow. I didn’t think this day would come.

[@DavidLee-tn3mo]

Justice and common sense has won the day. Good outcome Julian 🥰🥰🥰. Freedom! It stands side by side with journalists doing their utmost to highlight public issues that are important and upholds freedom of the press and of speech

[@dvd6708]

This gives me hope not everything is corrupt yet. 💜 He should never come to the NL. It is very corrupt nowadays. :(

[@shirlushumanity9736]

He still has to be careful he doesn’t get bumped off. The UK might be playing a double edge sword?!

[@krystalklear7793]

@@shirlushumanity9736 Yes!!

[@darrellpowell6042]

He'll be released today. Discharge means discharged from custody.

[@silentkilla14]

Hope so but I don’t think that will happen just yet .

[@itrurelig1on759]

Correct

[@vickidianacoghlan8946]

Knowledge is power. Over whelmed Julian won't be extradited to a war crime capital country.

[@glennkelly5142]

About bloody time!

[@bunnymuncher2876]

Free my man

[@katharinedavis4947]

He should be able to go home to Australia. K

[@rohanmarkjay]

Problem is the Aussie Govt is even more pro American than the British Govt and will follow the U.S. to Hades and back if they were asked to. No best best is for Assange to move to Moscow and team up with Snowdon Suzie Dawson and fight the good fight from there.

[@inwalters]

@@rohanmarkjay Yes, working for the dictator Putin.

[@katharinedavis4947]

@Carol Epworth Well anywhere that is safe is better than nothing i guess . The present Mexican regime is better i believe . K

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

Amazing start of 2021!!!

[@townfanjohn]

Am proud to be British today

[@tariqulalammohd2131]

This news genuinely made me tremendously delighted. Huge thanks to those judges who gave this verdict.

[@elenikyriacou2253]

A great day for democracy - 'Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press'.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

😆

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@ademola5803]

WOW!!

[@gavindmonte591]

Best piece of news i have heard in a long long time....

[@OdinSonne]

A brave albeit flawed man saved from needless torture.

[@dawnmarkey2194]

I'am so proud of this judge. She's to be commended.

[@sillidill5227]

Hope 2021 continues in this spirit. Set all people free!

[@prepperpatty199]

Question is how safe will he be? Praying for Jillian.

[@krystalklear7793]

Well let's hope he gets home & doesnt suffer Epsteins fate (is disappeared)

[@petebeckham8562]

or the same fate as Dr David Kelly.

[@barbaraholzgrebe4710]

Epstein is alive and in protective custody

[@inwalters]

No he just needs to be locked up for the maximum sentence of 170 years.

[@oddjobgranny]

Aaron Schwartz

[@frage-zeichen]

@@inwalters Shut up and piss off

[@thecasualfront7432]

There is some justice then

[@pandittroublejr]

My sincere support to Julian Assange...💕❤💞❤ #freeassange #journalismisnotacrime

[@sarahs5340]

Oh thank God! I’m incredibly relieved and grateful. I pray JA lives a long and healthful life. I think about him regularly and fear for his health.

[@julesb4887]

May Julian and family be well x

[@jt3500]

Finally good news.

[@nadaklen3254]

Freedom for all people who speaks the truth!!! 👍👍👍

[@davidthompson9141]

The judge said his extradition wasnt political...of course it f’ing was...

[@createyourreality1111]

OMG this is amazing news.

[@alexanderludvig5662]

Stop The Powers that be - Free Julian Assange NOW!! #TruthAndJusticeSeeker

[@murelli6832]

Good news for Mr Assange, he has gone through enough pain and suffering, allow him to heal and get his life back.

[@soulfulenthusiasm4327]

Perhaps the US Legal Team could focus their attention more on the countless injustices going on in their own Country right now as we speak?

[@baracuda1919]

Excellent, great news.

[@marlymarz]

Justice served

[@katharinamaria7863]

💚💚💚🙏🙏🙏FREE, FREE, FREE Julian Assange!!!!!! NOW!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚🇦🇹

[@610vegas]

get him out now, for the love of God. this is a stain on every value we claim to stand for.

[@stbsabs4370]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDQeIV6f7JjnpY song for Assange

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 #FREEAssange

[@dominiquedupouy9331]

Shame on Australia for not standing for Assange.

[@NurseNelson]

This is the BEST news EVER!!!!

[@scarylarry7866]

2021 off to a good start

[@zIPoWnZ]

Let's have Anne Sacoolas back please !!

[@B-A-L]

Like that is ever going to happen!

[@ihmcallister]

Is he going to be freed? "Make it quiet, 007."

[@rattangill6681]

🙏good luck to Julian in 2021..🌠🌠 humanity stand strong always against injustice in our UK ✌️

[@paperballotsornothing8763]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏! Finally!

[@taqiyasir8086]

payback for Harry Dunn. Good Job UK !!! well done.