Julian Assange (Wikileaks founder) will appear in court today, a week after being held in a UK jail over allegations which state he sexually assaulted two women in Sweden. "The Crown Prosecution Service" will represent the Swedish authorities in the UK court, and they have the right to appeal any bail decision made by the court.
Lady Kennedy, a high profile human rights attorney, has joined Julian Assange's defense team. (Lady Kennedy) also known as Helena Ann Kennedy and Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws QC FRSA is a British barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of Lords. She is a former chair of the Human Genetics Commission, which advises the UK government on ethical, social, and legal issues arising from developments in genetic science.
The addition of Lady Kennedy to Assanges defense team has sparked interest around the world. (I strongly advise you to do your own research into Lady Kennedy, there is much to be seen)
Today should be an active day in the media, expect Assange to appear in court around 2pm. No matter the outcome, he should be held for a minimum of 48 more hours before a decision is made on the pending appeal. So, although the day may turn out interesting, we will not see Julian Assange's release.
Yesterday, Assange released a statement from jail, read it below.
“My convictions are unfaltering. I remain true to the ideals I have always expressed. These circumstances shall not shake them. If anything, this process has increased my determination that they are true and correct. We now know that Visa, Mastercard and Paypal are instruments of US foreign policy. It’s not something we knew before. I am calling on the world to protect my work and my people from these illegal and immoral acts.”
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