We are in the virtual courtroom for #JulianAssange's extradition judgement. Our tweets will be on this thread and #CNLive! will go to air 30 minutes after the hearing concludes. 
#JulianAssange has not yet arrived.
#JulianAssange has arrived, wearing a track suit top around his shoulders, over a suit. He takes it off and removes his mask. The camera stays on #Assange.
Judge Baraitser advises that the ruling will be available after the hearing. Warns everyone not to record. She will not read it, only touch on some of the points.
First point: Political offence - she will go the Act and not the Treaty which bars extradition for political reasons
First point: Political offence - she will go the Act and not the Treaty which bars extradition for political reasons
Judge Baraitser: Point 2
Mr Assange went beyond the activity of a journalist. He agreed to use Rainbow Tables to help crack a password. Claims that if Manning had been able to log in as another user, it would have been harder to trace the activity. (cont)
Mr Assange went beyond the activity of a journalist. He agreed to use Rainbow Tables to help crack a password. Claims that if Manning had been able to log in as another user, it would have been harder to trace the activity. (cont)
Judge Baraitser: #Assange encouraged Manning to get more documents - "Curious eyes never run dry". He encouraged others too. He spoke at a hackers' conference & encouraged hacking. He advised young people to join the CIA and leak... (cont)
Judge Baraitser makes reference to the Official Secrets Act.
The defence claims Mr #Assange is protected by free speech laws. The problem w/ that argument is the they assume he has the right to decide to act in a way that may cause harm. We have heard examples of harm caused.
The defence claims Mr #Assange is protected by free speech laws. The problem w/ that argument is the they assume he has the right to decide to act in a way that may cause harm. We have heard examples of harm caused.
Judge Baraitser: #Assange published unredacted cables. Reads statement from @Guardian journalists who condemned this....
Concludes that what #Assange did would be a crime in the UK under Official Secrets Act.
Concludes that what #Assange did would be a crime in the UK under Official Secrets Act.
Judge Baraitser challenges the claim that the Obama administration decided not to prosecute.
Addresses UC Global case. It would be inappropriate for this court to consider incomplete evidence. If surveillance at embassy it may have been as "a command post" for his activities
Addresses UC Global case. It would be inappropriate for this court to consider incomplete evidence. If surveillance at embassy it may have been as "a command post" for his activities
Baraitser: There is no evidence that #Assange's defence was hindered.
Suffering of #Assange's partner and children is "nothing out of the ordinary.
There is no reason to think jury will be made of defence contractors
Suffering of #Assange's partner and children is "nothing out of the ordinary.
There is no reason to think jury will be made of defence contractors
Baraitser: There is no foundation to claims that the US wants to punish #Assange as much as possible. No foundation to claim that Manning gave evidence under duress
Baraitser addressing Articles 6, 7 & 10 of ECHR
Has confidence he will have fair trial protected by 5th Amendment
Baraitser addressing Articles 6, 7 & 10 of ECHR
Has confidence he will have fair trial protected by 5th Amendment
Baraitser: #Assange will have protection under the First Amendment. I reject the claims regarding Article 7.
Assange would not be protected by Article 10 if he were being tried in the UK.
This court trusts that a US court would uphold Assange's constitutional rights.
Assange would not be protected by Article 10 if he were being tried in the UK.
This court trusts that a US court would uphold Assange's constitutional rights.
Mr #Assange's health. I accepted medical opinion about Assange's condition. I accept that he is at risk of suicide. Records show numerous occasions where he said he wanted to end his life. A razor blade was found in his cell. He has been medicated. He has prepared a will...
Baraitser: I noted #Assange's psychiatric history and that of his family members. I accept the likelihood that #Assange would be placed under SAMs. If detained under SAMs, #Assange will be completely isolated...
Baraitser: Details conditions at ADX Florence. As Mr Kopelman said: "Suicide prevention measures do not prevent suicide". I am satisfied that #Assange would complete his suicide. I have decided to refuse extradition and DISCHARGE Mr Assange!
Prosecution will appeal. Assange will remain in custody until judge has considered the appeal. Edward Fitzgerald has asked for some time to speak with #Assange, who didn't know what the result will be. EF may apply for bail.
Court in recess... Assange exits raising his eyebrows
Court in recess... Assange exits raising his eyebrows
Movement in the courtroom again. The other window of a split-screen shows defence lawyer, Mark Summers, anxiously waiting.
Edward Fitzgerald & #Assange have returned. No sign yet of Judge Baraitser. We will soon learn if a bail application will be made today.
Awaiting Judge Baraitser, #Assange is talking with Gareth Peirce. Mark Summers is talking on the phone, looking non-plussed.
Baraitser has arrived. Fitzgerald: The decision is between continuing with remand or bail. We will make our detailed application on Wednesday. Mr #Assange is at great risk in Belmarsh & we have a strict bail package
Case adjourned until Wednesday - but they are discussing costs
Case adjourned until Wednesday - but they are discussing costs
Big smile from #Assange at last...
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