The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Plus, the journalists who exposed Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal.
Under arrest: The future of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
Six years, nine months, three weeks, two days after taking refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy, the impasse was broken when Julian Assange was dragged out of the building by British police in response to an extradition request from the United States.
When it comes to media personalities and stories about the news and journalism, there are few that come to mind that are bigger than Assange and WikiLeaks.
Assange stands charged with "a conspiracy to commit computer intrusion," and his extradition could have wider implications for journalists in the digital age.
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