Author: James Risen
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves after landing at RAAF air base Fairbairn in Canberra, Australia, on June 26 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Julian Assange has recently found freedom in his native Australia after striking a plea deal with the U.S. government. A similar battle with government is recounted by a journalist who fought a lengthy legal fight against the administrations demanding revelation of confidential sources—a fight that ended in victory after years of defiance. The journalist sympathizes with Assange’s plight, recognizing the daunting legal strategies employed by the government to bankrupt individuals and coerce compliance. Despite facing different circumstances, both…
Former President Donald Trump is facing a crucial moment in his legal battles, with possible implications for his political future. Convicted on 34 counts related to paying hush money to a porn actress, Trump now finds himself in a precarious position. His defense strategy, centered on winning the presidential election to pardon himself, has hit a major roadblock. In New York, where Trump faces trial for a criminal conspiracy, his legal maneuvers have been met with little tolerance. The facts of the case, simple yet revealing, paint a picture of corruption aimed at securing Trump’s victory in the 2016 election.…