Thread by @Williamrt

Its the final week of Julian Assange's extradition trial at the Old Bailey. I am reporting on proceedings through the court video link for @ComputerWeekly. I will report updates here in between taking notes. #Assange

@ComputerWeekly Here is a report from yesterday's hearing which covered conditions in US prisions

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@ComputerWeekly Witness statements were read out in court. Patrick Cockburn, Middle East Correspondent for the Independent, Stefania Maurizi, Italian investigative reporter, Guy Goodwin-Gill, former legal adviser to the UN High Commission for Refugees, and US lawyer Robert J Boyle. #Assange

@ComputerWeekly Also Bridge Prince, director of One World Research.

@ComputerWeekly Evidence read out on spying operation by UC Global in Ecuadorian Embassy for "American Friends" by Witness 1 and Witness 2 #Assange

@ComputerWeekly Witness statement read out from Noam Chomsky. He said that Julian Assange actions are political. In upholding his political belief Julian Assange has performed an enormous service to the world, he said. #Assange

@ComputerWeekly There are four more witnesses due to give evidence. Some may be read out. The court adjourns until 2 pm #Assange

@ComputerWeekly Bridget Prince's witness statement gave evidence about jury selection in Alexandra where Assange would be tried if extradited. The area has a large concentration of government and military organizations, and government contractors among its top employers. #Assange

@ComputerWeekly Court adjourns after hearing statements from Jameel Jaffer executive director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, that the indictment against Assange poses a threat to journalism in general through the use of the Espionage Act #Assange

@ComputerWeekly A witness statement was read out rom Investigative journalist Andy Worthington on the historic, legal and journalistic importance of Wikileak's publication of the Guantanamo detainee assessments. #Assange