Right now, the UK government is deliberating on whether to sign-off on the extradition of Australian Julian Assange to the US. 

If that happens, Assange — who was charged with espionage offenses in relation to material published on Wikileaks — faces charges that could result in a 175-year sentence.

But the Australian election has given Assange’s family and supporters renewed hope. So, will a change in government change the fate of the wikileaks founder?

Today, journalist Amy Fallon, on the extradition of Julian Assange and the test it sets for our political leaders.




Guest: Journalist, Amy Fallon.




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Right now, the UK government is deliberating on whether to sign-off on the extradition of Australian Julian Assange to the US. If that happens, Assange — who was charged with espionage offenses in relation to material published on Wikileaks — faces charges that could result in a 175-year sentence.But the Australian election has given Assange’s family and supporters renewed hope. So, will a change in government change the fate of the wikileaks founder?Today, journalist Amy Fallon, on the extradition of Julian Assange and the test it sets for our political leaders. Guest: Journalist, Amy Fallon. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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