Revisiting the trial of Julian Assange

Julian Assange’s lengthy battle in opposition to extradition.

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange protest outdoors the Royal Courts of Justice in London, UK, January 24, 2022 [Henry Nicholls/Reuters]

Julian Assange has waged a protracted struggle in opposition to extradition from the UK to the USA, and after years, a remaining choice is imminent. However when former UN Particular Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer was requested to look into his case in 2018, he discovered himself surprisingly uninterested. One allegation after one other had come to cloud the narrative of Assange, liberator of state secrets and techniques. However Melzer has since investigated all of them – and he found that the extent of deception is staggering.

On this episode: 

Nils Melzer, creator of “The Trial of Julian Assange” (@NilsMelzer)

This episode first ran in January 2022 and was up to date by Alexandra Locke. The unique manufacturing workforce was Alexandra Locke, Amy Walters, Negin Owliaei, Priyanka Tilve, Ruby Zaman, Ney Alvarez, Tom Fenton, Stacey Samuel, and Malika Bilal. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

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