This happens on the first day that UK is no EU member anymore. Is this somehow connected?
USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment
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#22This is fantastic news, however I’m sure there will be a lengthy appeal.
In summary:
- the judge did not agree with the defence that this was an improper extradition request
- however she blocked extradition on the grounds that Assange would likely commit suicide due to the extreme prison conditions he would face
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#23Re: USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment
#24I am incredibly happy for this ruling, I really hope it stands after the appeals. Freedom of expression and the right to know what oppresive governments are doing are too important to lose.
It's an awful ruling overall, from what I can tell from skimming it. It's great Assange won, but this ruling is not at all support for freedom of expression. This is the one part the judge agreed with the defense on as far as I can tell:
> 363. I find that the mental condition of Mr. Assange is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him to the United States of America.
For anyone not suffering from severe mental health problems that want to expose secrets this ruling in scary as hell.
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#25Reading the judgement the key points are on pages 116 onwards and the extradition is denied under section 91(3) of the EA 2003 which reads: > The condition is that the physical or mental condition of the person is such that it would be unjust or oppressive to extradite him. The judge states: > it is my judgment that there is a real risk that he will be kept in the near isolated conditions imposed by the harshest SAMs…
I have never come across the use of satisfied for "persuaded by argument or evidence" before. (yes, I had to look it up, not a native speaker)
Is this usage common or just some kind of legalese?
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#26So is Julian Assange going to be released now or what?
Looks like the judge has ordered his discharge in the case - I guess it depends on where he is in serving his uk sentence.
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#27Earlier quoted context omitted.
If Hillary Clinton gets a role under Biden, then probably not.
I'm genuinely concerned. What is wrong with you?
Nice ad-hominem attack. Good skills.
Wikileaks leaks about the Democrat Party corruption prior to the 2016 election certainly hurt her. And there are unconfirmed reports she joked about hitting him with a drone.
https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/hillary-clinton-drone-s...
Re: USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment
#28Reading the judgement the key points are on pages 116 onwards and the extradition is denied under section 91(3) of the EA 2003 which reads: > The condition is that the physical or mental condition of the person is such that it would be unjust or oppressive to extradite him. The judge states: > it is my judgment that there is a real risk that he will be kept in the near isolated conditions imposed by the harshest SAMs…
I have never come across the use of satisfied for "persuaded by argument or evidence" before. (yes, I had to look it up, not a native speaker) Is this usage common or just some kind of legalese?
I don't think it's common, but it certainly isn't legalese.
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#29This happens on the first day that UK is no EU member anymore. Is this somehow connected?
Look at the calendar. January 31st is almost a year behind us.
Even the transition period ended multiple days ago.
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#30Quite surprised by that verdict. Reading the commentary from Craig Murray [1] I thought it likely he would be extradited. Maybe Trump will pardon him and Snowdon on his way out as well. [1] EG: https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2020/10/your-man-in-...
Some of us did try to say that Murray is a fucking idiot and should not be listened to.