Fordham Law School Professor Andrew Kent discusses the new charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that allege he violated the espionage act by conspiring to obtain and disclose classified information. The escalation of the charges has reignited a debate over whether the U.S. is punishing Assange for activities protected by the First Amendment. He speaks to Bloomberg's June Grasso.

<p>Fordham Law School Professor Andrew Kent discusses the new charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange that allege he violated the espionage act by conspiring to obtain and disclose classified information. The escalation of the charges has reignited a debate over whether the U.S. is punishing Assange for activities protected by the First Amendment. He speaks to Bloomberg's June Grasso.</p>

June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars, analyzing legal issues and cases in the news.

<p>June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars, analyzing legal issues and cases in the news.</p>

Hosts June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

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Assange Indictment Raises First Amendment Questions

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