On the 11th April 2024, in response to a question from Steven Nelson, US President Joe Biden hinted that the US may be considering dropping charges against Julian Assange
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has said US President Joe Biden’s comment about ‘considering’ his request to drop the pursuit of Julian Assange is ‘encouraging’.
The Canberra Times
Overnight, US President Joe Biden was asked for his response to Australia’s request to end the prosecution of Julian Assange, to which he replied: “We are considering it.”
The response came on the eve of Julian beginning his 6th year in Belmarsh maximum security prison.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed that it was “an encouraging comment from President Biden.” Julian’s lawyer, Jennifer Robinson also noted that the response was “encouraging” and said “we certainly hope this was a serious remark and that the US will act on it.”
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BBC News: Biden considering Australian request to drop Julian Assange charges
Washington Post: Julian Assange supporters hopeful as Biden considers request to drop charges
New York Times: Assange’s Wife Expresses Cautious Hope as Biden Suggests U.S. Might Drop Case
Aljazeera: Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange
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Gabriel Shipton comments on the role of strong journalists supporting Julian Assange and Press Freedom
On the 5th April Steven Nelson asking about the White House policy of Free Press in regards to the persecution of Julian Assange. The question is ignored