Richard, I very much appreciate you bringing my story to light....not for me, but for all of those who are behind me. Please give my dearest thoughts and support to Julian. If there is anything additionally which I can do, I would be more than happy to do so. Best to you and yours
Hi David, You are an inspiration to all those who suffer injustices at the hands of the US government but also to all of us who are fighting for the freedom of Julian Assange. Our group met on Tuesday to talk about ways to mobilize people, we need more bodies at demonstrations. People aren’t motivated, they somehow don’t see the connection between jailing a journalist and having their own first amendment rights snatched from them. We would love to hear any insights or ideas you may have. Rose
Thank you for reaching out Rose. It's very admirable for what you and your group are doing to bring attention to this terrible injustice. Personally it is my belief at this point of Mr. Assanges extradition, we need the public and British Supreme Court to fully understand these US "assurances" are non-existent. I also believe there are a lot more Assange support groups then we realize. I'm not quite sure how to do this, but we need to unite as much as possible....attempt to get as many of these smaller independent news organisations such as the Gray Zone, Empire Files, Jimmy Dore, Glenn Greenwald, Activism Munich, etc. to get cases like mine where the United States fully violated their "assurances" out there in public view. This way prior to Assange's extradition, we may be able to make any non-compliance of his "assurances" somewhat more difficult for the Americans. I would love to share any possible strategies. Let me know the best way to communicate. Best to you all, and please don't give up, even though this all seems overwhelming.
Hi David, I agree, we are many but we need to unite. There has been a very slight uptick in Assange coverage in the mainstream press recently and we can hope this brings increased awareness to this travesty. We will soon see if the high court decides to hear Assange’s appeal. We are here for as long as it takes!
There is much more the defense should and can do.....as in the Pinnochet extradition.....once the lower court sends Assange's extradition to the Executive Branch (Government) for approval, we must contest it within the Courts again. This is exactly what happened in the Pinnochet extradition, and it is my understanding the British Parliament voted to reject his extradition request. I'll keep you posted, but keep the faith as it is all we have to force this injustice to be repaired. Take care of yourself Rose.
Wow what a great investigative piece and amazing source documents. It's a horrible situation when America respects no laws except as a one sided matter of convenience. Thank you for the talent and effort dedicated to help free Julian, fingers crossed this might be the last straw destroying America's endless quest to silence him forever. It's easy to imagine the worst but nice on rare occasion to hope for better.
Thank you again Richard for the incredible work you are doing for Julian. I met you outside the Old Bailey and have followed your work ever since. This is another very interesting article, which gives me ideas. If the Spanish Supreme court became nervous that Spain were considering tearing up the Extradition Agreement, then the US might become reasonable (less would be near impossible). Loads and loads of respect to David Mendoza. I would have slung a hook, but you toughed it out (an understatement).
Richard, what another travesty of justice. Thank you for your excellently detailed fact based documented article about Mendoza, I have heard his name but never knew the details of his situation. I am very sad that his life has slipped away from him and can only hope he gains some normalcy back sooner rather than later.
Importantly, this further serves to prove to any doubters the lack or reliability from the US Prison system in collusion with the corrupt government.
YouTube has been re-circulating a 2015 speech Glenn Greenwald gave at the Univ. of Utah at the height of the Snowden reporting. Here's what he said about secrecy and the security state:
"What you have is a government inside a government, an undemocratic apparatus making all of the decisions beneath a shell of democracy—something that looks like a democracy and is called a democracy, but has almost none of the properties a democracy is defined by."
Glenn Greenwald: "Edward Snowden and the Secrets of the National Security State" - YouTube
One of the most damaging aspects of Russia-gate and the ongoing liberal union with CIA/neocons was it took a fundamental fact about US political life -- the dominance and supreme danger of the Deep State -- and turned it into a conspiracy theory no decent person should believe.
"The United States have never broken a diplomatic assurance, ever”. Oh right, what about those Dozens of times the US promised various Native American peoples that the inferior lands they were left with would "remain in tribal hands as long as grass grows, the rivers run, and the wind blows"?
I have just realized I am mistaken in the sense the US is not trying to extradite from Spain, but from the UK, who won't do a damn thing to ensure any assurances are honoured. They are working hand in glove with the US. Utterly repugnant and shameful they both are. Presumably Spain can decide on the UC Global spying case, which appears certain and then with a conviction us that to pressure the UK and US?
A fantastic piece Richard! Thanks for such a thoroughly detailed account of David’s case. His tenacity is laudable and inspiring. There is no reason to believe anything the US promises to Julian. To do so would be delusional. The US has spied on him and his family, plotted to kidnap/kill him, paid informants to lie … the tyranny that is the US government, knows no bounds. It has no credibility.
just think this, those that did that to you, will have the same if not more a torture in the next life to come two fold, this i guarantee you.. it sucks to be them
Amazing. Fantastic article, Sorry to say - but reading this made me feel sick - and ashamed to be an Australian.
Why whould Australians expect any better from their crass sycophantic government? Way back, Wilfred Burchett wrote and photographed the human effects immediately after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The Australian government joined USA in pertsecuting him mercilessly.
Assange's sitiation is worse.
USA and UK have made sure to get this man into a physically and mentally broken state - they're making sure that Assange will not be able to carry out a courageous protracted battle as Mendoza did. And Australia, USA's Deputy Sheriff, is not Spain.
The Mendoza case isn't the only one. There's the Sholam Weiss case (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sholam_Weiss) and the Pietro Venezia murder case, where Italy so mistrusted the US assurances they forced US prosecutors to travel to Italy to try the case there.
Richard, I very much appreciate you bringing my story to light....not for me, but for all of those who are behind me. Please give my dearest thoughts and support to Julian. If there is anything additionally which I can do, I would be more than happy to do so. Best to you and yours
Hi David, You are an inspiration to all those who suffer injustices at the hands of the US government but also to all of us who are fighting for the freedom of Julian Assange. Our group met on Tuesday to talk about ways to mobilize people, we need more bodies at demonstrations. People aren’t motivated, they somehow don’t see the connection between jailing a journalist and having their own first amendment rights snatched from them. We would love to hear any insights or ideas you may have. Rose
Thank you for reaching out Rose. It's very admirable for what you and your group are doing to bring attention to this terrible injustice. Personally it is my belief at this point of Mr. Assanges extradition, we need the public and British Supreme Court to fully understand these US "assurances" are non-existent. I also believe there are a lot more Assange support groups then we realize. I'm not quite sure how to do this, but we need to unite as much as possible....attempt to get as many of these smaller independent news organisations such as the Gray Zone, Empire Files, Jimmy Dore, Glenn Greenwald, Activism Munich, etc. to get cases like mine where the United States fully violated their "assurances" out there in public view. This way prior to Assange's extradition, we may be able to make any non-compliance of his "assurances" somewhat more difficult for the Americans. I would love to share any possible strategies. Let me know the best way to communicate. Best to you all, and please don't give up, even though this all seems overwhelming.
Hi David, I agree, we are many but we need to unite. There has been a very slight uptick in Assange coverage in the mainstream press recently and we can hope this brings increased awareness to this travesty. We will soon see if the high court decides to hear Assange’s appeal. We are here for as long as it takes!
There is much more the defense should and can do.....as in the Pinnochet extradition.....once the lower court sends Assange's extradition to the Executive Branch (Government) for approval, we must contest it within the Courts again. This is exactly what happened in the Pinnochet extradition, and it is my understanding the British Parliament voted to reject his extradition request. I'll keep you posted, but keep the faith as it is all we have to force this injustice to be repaired. Take care of yourself Rose.
Wow what a great investigative piece and amazing source documents. It's a horrible situation when America respects no laws except as a one sided matter of convenience. Thank you for the talent and effort dedicated to help free Julian, fingers crossed this might be the last straw destroying America's endless quest to silence him forever. It's easy to imagine the worst but nice on rare occasion to hope for better.
Thank you Pamela, happy you liked it.
Thank you this is incredible journalism and a harrowing tale.
Thank you again Richard for the incredible work you are doing for Julian. I met you outside the Old Bailey and have followed your work ever since. This is another very interesting article, which gives me ideas. If the Spanish Supreme court became nervous that Spain were considering tearing up the Extradition Agreement, then the US might become reasonable (less would be near impossible). Loads and loads of respect to David Mendoza. I would have slung a hook, but you toughed it out (an understatement).
Respect to you all and #FreeAssangeNOW
Hi Jamie, it's great to hear from you. Happy you could read it, thanks for your kind words of encouragement.
Richard, what another travesty of justice. Thank you for your excellently detailed fact based documented article about Mendoza, I have heard his name but never knew the details of his situation. I am very sad that his life has slipped away from him and can only hope he gains some normalcy back sooner rather than later.
Importantly, this further serves to prove to any doubters the lack or reliability from the US Prison system in collusion with the corrupt government.
BRAVO!! You're awesome.
A good reply!
YouTube has been re-circulating a 2015 speech Glenn Greenwald gave at the Univ. of Utah at the height of the Snowden reporting. Here's what he said about secrecy and the security state:
"What you have is a government inside a government, an undemocratic apparatus making all of the decisions beneath a shell of democracy—something that looks like a democracy and is called a democracy, but has almost none of the properties a democracy is defined by."
Glenn Greenwald: "Edward Snowden and the Secrets of the National Security State" - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jAOJHvll0&t=1s
One of the most damaging aspects of Russia-gate and the ongoing liberal union with CIA/neocons was it took a fundamental fact about US political life -- the dominance and supreme danger of the Deep State -- and turned it into a conspiracy theory no decent person should believe.
"The United States have never broken a diplomatic assurance, ever”. Oh right, what about those Dozens of times the US promised various Native American peoples that the inferior lands they were left with would "remain in tribal hands as long as grass grows, the rivers run, and the wind blows"?
Thankyou, a lot of work and so well done.
I have just realized I am mistaken in the sense the US is not trying to extradite from Spain, but from the UK, who won't do a damn thing to ensure any assurances are honoured. They are working hand in glove with the US. Utterly repugnant and shameful they both are. Presumably Spain can decide on the UC Global spying case, which appears certain and then with a conviction us that to pressure the UK and US?
A fantastic piece Richard! Thanks for such a thoroughly detailed account of David’s case. His tenacity is laudable and inspiring. There is no reason to believe anything the US promises to Julian. To do so would be delusional. The US has spied on him and his family, plotted to kidnap/kill him, paid informants to lie … the tyranny that is the US government, knows no bounds. It has no credibility.
just think this, those that did that to you, will have the same if not more a torture in the next life to come two fold, this i guarantee you.. it sucks to be them
Amazing. Fantastic article, Sorry to say - but reading this made me feel sick - and ashamed to be an Australian.
Why whould Australians expect any better from their crass sycophantic government? Way back, Wilfred Burchett wrote and photographed the human effects immediately after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The Australian government joined USA in pertsecuting him mercilessly.
Assange's sitiation is worse.
USA and UK have made sure to get this man into a physically and mentally broken state - they're making sure that Assange will not be able to carry out a courageous protracted battle as Mendoza did. And Australia, USA's Deputy Sheriff, is not Spain.
The Mendoza case isn't the only one. There's the Sholam Weiss case (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sholam_Weiss) and the Pietro Venezia murder case, where Italy so mistrusted the US assurances they forced US prosecutors to travel to Italy to try the case there.
Wer glaubt nun nach dem Lesen dieses Berichts noch, dass die USA ein Rechtsstaat sind?
Niemann.