Judge enters and proceedings resume. the next witness is Khalid El Masri, who we are waiting to join by video link. #Assange
We are now having a legal discussion if the witness should have to appear at all.
The US government side says it needs to cross-examine the witness as there is one part of his evidence, that American pressure on the German government over his case was revealed by Wikileaks, they cannot accept.
US government says that the defence could just put the relevant leaked cables into evidence rather than call the witness. #Assange
Judge says that she has no intention of making a judgment on the alleged American pressure on the German government, both sides then accept the evidence can be read so the witness will not be called.
Court adjourns so the defence can consult Mr Assange for instructions.
The text of the exchange between Assange and the judge I mentioned earlier.
Assange “Madam I will not accept you censoring a torture victim’s statement to this court.”
Judge, “You are well represented.”
Assange, "I’ve tried to convey those instructions."
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Why did the Sun/News of the world hack William and Harry so much?
A thread.
Royal news and gossip was a staple of their output, but their problem was that, in 2006/2010 the younger members of the family, who the public was most interested wouldn't cooperate, as they blamed the press for Diana's death
Their Royal reporters were also mostly middle aged men in suits, they wouldn't exactly blend in at the London nightspots the young set hung out at
Counsel now going over emails sent to the Mail on Sunday to Harry's solicitors asking if they wanted to "comment or guide," them on their planned article.
Counsel, Harry had only made the offer to pay when the judicial review was already in progress.
Says "That's the basis of what the criticism [in the article] was about
Back at court (by video link) for a motions hearing in the case of Prince Harry v Associated Newspapers.
Not sure what I'll be able to report, but will let you all know what I can.