Who is Julian assange and why is he in Prison

Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and activist, best known as the founder of WikiLeaks, an online platform for whistleblowers to publish classified information anonymously. He is currently in jail due to a legal battle over his extradition to the United States. In 2019, he was arrested in the UK and has since been incarcerated in HM Prison Belmarsh in London. The US has charged him with 18 federal charges, including conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and espionage, related to the publication of classified documents by WikiLeaks. If convicted, he could face up to 175 years in prison. Assange's legal team has been fighting his extradition, arguing that he would not receive a fair trial in the US and that the charges against him are politically motivated.

Assange's legal saga has been ongoing for more than a decade, and his supporters have raised concerns about his physical and mental well-being, as well as the implications of his case for press freedom. His extradition appeal has been a subject of international attention and debate, with various human rights organizations and supporters calling for the charges against him to be dropped.

What is WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks is a whistleblowing platform founded by Julian Assange in 2006. It is a not-for-profit media organization designed to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and activists who have sensitive materials to communicate to the public. The organization's mission is to bring important news and information to the public, promoting open governance and transparency. It accepts restricted or censored material of political, ethical, diplomatic, or historical significance and provides an anonymous drop box for sources to submit such information. WikiLeaks combines high-end security technologies with journalism and ethical principles, aiming to enable and empower citizens to bring feared and corrupt governments and institutions into the open.

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