This is a "WikiLeaks News Update", a daily news update of stories relating directly to WikiLeaks and also freedom of information, transparency, cybersecurity, and freedom of expression.
News
A Spanish judge has re-opened investigation into the alleged torture of detainees at Guantanamo Bay and is seeking to obtain from newspaper El Paisdocuments released by WikiLeaks that were cited as evidence of abuse in order to determine if the officers who signed them should be called as witnesses.
Today, for the first time, the extradition of a British citizen to the US on a copyright case was ordered.
Richard O’Dwyer, a 23 year old student who ran the website TVShack, faces extradition for linking to other websites where copyrighted content was shared. The website he owned did not host any illegal content itself and his defense argues this is therefore not a criminal case under UK law and as such extradition to the US should be out of question, given that the case does not fit under the dual criminality principle (it is not a crime in both countries).
This ruling might relate to future decisions made on Julian Assange’s extradition case, as he is still under house arrest without charge in the UK, fighting extradition to Sweden and it is possible extradition to the United States is requested in relation to the US Grand Jury investigation against WikiLeaks.
On Russia Today, Zack Pesavento, spokesperson for the Bradley Manning Support Network, discusses the recommendation to court-martial Manning on all charges and the possible life-sentence he faces. January 14 is the 600th day the alleged whistleblower spends in military jail.
The activist behind the WikiLeaks Truck project is creating WikiLeaks and Bradley Manning vinyl graphics to distribute amongst some of his twitter followers. The graphics are to be placed on their vehicles.
Next week a big interview with Julian Assange by Michael Hastings is expected to appear on Rolling Stone.
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Upcoming WikiLeaks Dates(updated)
January 12: Officer Almanza recommended court-martial on all charges against Bradley Manning. A final decision on the matter is yet to be made.
January 14: Bradley Manning will have been in prison for 600 days.
January 21: “War on the Internet” panel in Melbourne with Jacob Appelbaum, Bernard Keane, Senator Scott Ludlam and Suelette Dreyfus. More information here.
January 28: new WikiLeaks debate in Houston (Texas). Julian Assange’s lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC will participate via Skype, from London.
February 1 & 2: (updated) Julian Assange’s extradition appeal will be heard by the Supreme Court. Hearing will likely last 2 days. A support demonstration is planned outside of the Supreme Court, starting at 8:30AM. How to attend.
April 25-29: WikiLeaks spokesperson Kristinn Hrafnsson and L’Espresso journalist Stefania Maurizi, who has worked on several WikiLeaks releases, will speak at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (Italy).
May 23: Julian Assange will speak at the Enterprise Information Management Congress 2012 (Netherlands).
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Action Campaigns
WikiLeaks
406 days of unlawful financial blockade.
You can help beat the banking blockade by purchasing a WikiLeaks Supporter Item from the official shop.
Julian Assange
403 days under house arrest without charge.
Show your support for Julian Assange at the Supreme Court of London, February 1 and 2, at 9 AM. More information on how to attend at Free Julian Assange Now campaign by Liberté Info.
Australia: Contact your Senator demanding Justice for Julian Assange! Threaten your vote if action to defend the rights of Julian Assange, an Australian citizen, is not taken.
Nominate Julian Assange and WikiLeaks for the Nobel Peace Prize 2012: campaign website.
Send at least one of the several call to action draftletters addressed to European organizations and Members of the European Parliament requesting action over the unjust treatment of Julian Assange.
Bradley Manning
600 days detained in military jail.
I am Bradley Manning campaign website with photos of supporters from around the world. Submit your own!
A challenge proposed by the Bradley Manning Support Network: Stand with Bradley until his trial is over - pledge a monthly donation for the length of the trial. For more details see bradleymanning.org
Rudolf Elmer
Liberté Info started a campaign to make whistleblower Rudolf Elmer’s trial an international issue. The campaign page is constantly updated with new developments on his case. Readers are encouraged to share.
