Julian Assange refuses to agree to US extradition at court hearing

The transcript discusses the investigation into WikiLeaks, initiated by the Obama administration and continued by the Trump administration. It clarifies that the case is not about hacking but about journalistic practices, such as communicating with sources and protecting their identities. The prosecution of Julian Assange could have a chilling effect on investigative journalism worldwide.

When did the investigation into WikiLeaks and Julian Assange initially begin?

• 2008

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

Which administration pursued the investigation into WikiLeaks aggressively?

• Bush administration

• Biden administration

• Obama administration

• Trump administration

What is the primary focus of the case against Julian Assange?

• Financial fraud

• Espionage

• Conversations with a source about accessing material

• Hacking into government systems

What activity is considered protected for journalists according to the transcript?

• Publishing classified documents

• Leaking government secrets

• Engaging in conversations with sources

• Hacking into databases

What potential impact could the prosecution of Assange have on journalism?

• No impact on journalism

• Boost in journalistic freedom

• Increase in investigative journalism

• Chilling effect on investigative journalism