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Investigative reporter Glenn Greenwald, who worked with National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, speaks at a press conference after accepting the George Polk Award along side Laura Poitras, Ewan MacAskill and Barton Gellman, for National Security Reporting on April 11, 2014 in New York City. Greenwald, Poitras and MacAskill reported on the story for The Guardian; Gellman wrote for The Washington Post. This is the first time Greenwald and Poitras have returned to the United States since the story broke.  (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
WIKIFREAK

Free Speech Warrior: I’m Victim of ‘Criminal’ Sex Tapes Leak

Glenn Greenwald, who won a Pulitzer Prize, reveals his intimate “financial domination” tape has been leaked.

Emell Derra Adolphus

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
RETURN TO OZ

Assange Freed After Finally, Officially Pleading Guilty

The editor and hacktivist admitted to conspiracy as part of a plea deal that saw him immediately set free on time served.

AJ McDougall

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted the right to appeal his extradition from the U.K. to the U.S. on espionage charges.
BREAKTHROUGH

Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal His U.S. Extradition

A British court ruled that the WikiLeaks founder can appeal, likely extending his yearslong legal battle.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads “FREE ASSANGE” and “NO U.S. EXTRADITION.”
JUST MAYBE

Biden ‘Considering’ Request to Drop Julian Assange’s Charges

The WikiLeaks founder’s native Australia has long pushed the U.S. to drop its prosecution of Assange.

Josh Fiallo

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against his extradition to the U.S., London’s High Court ruled.
MORE DELAYS

Assange Scores Temporary Win in Fight Against Extradition

The WikiLeaks founder’s battle against being sent to the U.S. to face espionage charges looks set to enter a new chapter in Britain.

Dan Ladden-Hall

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s supporters stand outside the High Court on Feb. 20, when he was too sick to attend a hearing.
NOW OR NEVER

Assange Too Ill to Attend Do-or-Die U.S. Extradition Hearing

His lawyers pressed on with what could be his last U.K. legal challenge against being sent to the United States for trial.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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Former CIA software engineer Joshua Schulte was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sharing information with WikiLeaks.
‘UNTOLD DAMAGE’

Ex-CIA Officer Who Leaked to WikiLeaks Sentenced to 40 Years

Joshua Schulte, 35, was also convicted of possessing child pornography.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A picture of police arresting Ben Cohen for blocking the entrance to the Department of Justice during a protest of the U.S. government’s prosecution of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange.
‘OUTRAGEOUS’

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested for Blocking DOJ Building

Ben Cohen was taken away in handcuffs during the protest in support of Julian Assange.

Isabella Ramirez

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‘THE NUCLEAR OPTION’

CIA Hacker Accused of Child Porn Convicted in WikiLeaks Case

Federal agents allegedly found a trove of child pornography inside Joshua Schulte’s digital lockbox while searching for evidence pointing to the so-called Vault 7 leak.

AJ McDougall

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FACE THE MUSIC

Assange Will Be Extradited to U.S. for WikiLeaks Mega Trial

The WikiLeaks founder will be brought to America to stand trial on charges that could result in him being sentenced to 175 years in prison.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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IN CONVERSATION

Chelsea Manning Is Putting the Pieces Back Together

The renowned whistleblower and activist opens up about transphobia, Grimes dating rumors, Elon Musk, and her breakup with “dangerous” Glenn Greenwald.

Marlow Stern

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