The Trial of Julian Assange : : a Story of Persecution
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Introduction -- Part 1. A Glimpse Behind the Curtain. How to miss an elephant -- WikiLeaks' role in society -- Initial contradictions come to light -- My investigation begins -- Crossing the Rubicon -- Part 2. Anatomy of a Persecution. Swedish judicial persecution -- Anglo-Swedish extradition trial -- Ecuadorian Embassy asylum -- A look across the Atlantic -- Part 3. Fighting for the Truth. Governmental denial of reality -- Collapse of the Swedish case -- Public opinion begins to turn -- British torture by attrition -- Anglo-American show trial -- Epilogue.
"Nils Melzer's compelling investigation shows how, through secrecy, impunity and, crucially, public indifference, unchecked power risks annihilating Western democracy and the rule of law. The case of Julian Assange could set a chilling precedent"-- Provided by publisher.
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PUBLISHED
Brooklyn, NY : Verso Books, 2022.
Year Published: 2022
Description: 354 pages ; 25 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781839766220
1839766220
SUBJECTS
Assange, Julian -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Political persecution.
Political corruption.
Asylum, Right of.
Due process of law.
Press and politics.