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Following an extradition treaty is not a political conspiracy.
The United States dropped campaign finance charges against SBF to comply with its treaty obligations.
The Rule of Specialty in extradition treaties limits which crimes a person can be prosecuted for.

Latin America's leftist leaders, including Lula and Maduro, are vocally demanding freedom for Julian Assange, highlighting a strong unified support for the persecuted journalist.
These prominent figures emphasize Assange's journalistic contributions and expose concerns about his unfair imprisonment and risk of extradition to the US, where he faces severe charges.
The movement reflects a broader global push for Assange's release, linking it to issues of press freedom, human rights, and government transparency.

The prosecution in Julian Assange's extradition case relies heavily on controversial U.S. attorney Gordon Kromberg's judicial opinions, making claims that did not convince High Court judges.
Julian Assange's defense demonstrated that the allegations against him, such as endangering lives by releasing unredacted documents, were debunked, and the U.S. lacks substantial evidence.
Gordon Kromberg, the prosecutor, has a history of fervently going after individuals, like Palestinian activists, using dubious methods, and his attempts to implicate individuals, like Chelsea Manning, demonstrate his aggressive tactics in legal proceedings.

Julian Assange's lawyers fought to stop his extradition by pointing out flaws in the prosecution's case.
The legal battle highlights the decay of a justice system that serves state and corporate power over individual rights.
Assange's actions of publishing leaked material exposed U.S. war crimes, corruption, and lies.

Event to be moderated by Chris Hedges in London with guests discussing Julian Assange's extradition appeal
Julian Assange faces a potential 175-year sentence in the US for exposing war crimes
Support for Assange's freedom campaign from various organizations and individuals globally

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Prominent individuals, including David Sacks and Elon Musk, are tweeting videos in support of Julian Assange's upcoming extradition hearing in London
The 'Assange Defense' organization is live streaming these supportive videos on their YouTube channel, starting on 19th February 2024 at 8:30 am GMT
John J. Mearsheimer has provided a video for the 'Assange Defense', joining others who have also contributed to this cause

Julian Assange faces his final appeal for extradition, which could silence investigations into government power by press.
Assange published classified documents revealing U.S. war crimes, leading to his persecution under charges violating the Espionage Act.
The legal battle reflects a complex situation with questions of press freedom, unfair trial, and the future of investigative journalism.

The US Espionage Act is defined very broadly and has been used over time in various ways to charge individuals with offenses related to obtaining or communicating information harmful to national defense.
There is a history of government restraint in charging individuals with espionage, focusing mainly on actual spies, but recent administrations have expanded the use of the Act to charge whistleblowers and journalists.
Julian Assange's case has raised questions about the constitutionality of the Espionage Act and the need for clarity in distinguishing between whistleblowing and espionage in the modern era.