CLEAN : "We will fight!" says Assange's fiancée after US govt wins extradition appeal

CLEAN : "We will fight!" says Assange's fiancée after US govt wins extradition appeal

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Journalism, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the legal challenges faced by Julian Assange, focusing on the High Court's decision against him based on unreliable political assurances from the US to the UK. It highlights his prolonged detention since 2010 and the implications for press freedom. The speaker criticizes the decision made on International Human Rights Day and emphasizes the importance of fighting for press freedom. Julian's lawyers plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the High Court decided against Julian Assange?

Lack of evidence

Political assurances from the US

Amnesty International's report

Community support

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Amnesty International say about the political assurances given by the US?

They are inherently unreliable

They are reliable

They are irrelevant

They are partially trustworthy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which significant day was the court's decision announced?

International Human Rights Day

World Press Freedom Day

United Nations Day

Julian Assange's Birthday

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Julian Assange's case represent according to the speaker?

A fight for press freedom

A fight for technological advancement

A fight for political power

A fight for economic freedom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next legal step Julian's lawyers are planning to take?

Seek a presidential pardon

Request a retrial

Appeal to the Supreme Court

Appeal to the European Court