The prosecution / persecution of Assange and other whistleblowers is a classic case of "Shoot the Messenger" rather than addressing the serious issues they raise.  The Real Problem with Julian Assange is one of the best summarizes of Assange's case. Judges at the United Kingdom's High Court  heard the case at the end of February, but delayed their ruling at least until March 4.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt to avoid U.S. extradition 2/20/24

A two-day hearing in a London court room began Tuesday over the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. At stake is whether he'll be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges. Carrie DeCell, a senior staff attorney at the Knight First Amendment Institute, and Jamil Jaffer, a former senior counsel for the House Intelligence Committee, join William Brangham to discuss.

Julian Assange hopes to avoid U.S. extradition in final legal challenge (video) 2/20/24

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is attempting a final legal challenge to avoid being sent to the United States on spying charges. NBC News' Josh Lederman reports on when to expect a verdict from Assange's extradition hearing.