The US ambassador says she thinks “there absolutely could be a resolution” to Assange’s case, fuelling expectations of a possible plea bargain.
in May, fuelling hopes of a breakthrough in his case.
The remainder of any sentence could be served in Australia under a prisoner transfer agreement between the two countries, he said.“Everything we know about Julian Assange suggests this would be a significant sticking point for him,” Rothwell said. Stella Assange, wife of Julian, at a rally in front of the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra in May.“In the meantime, I urge UK and US authorities to take concerns about Julian’s health more seriously and to move him out of maximum security prison as a sign of good faith.”
During a trip to Australia last month, Blinken pushed back on Australian calls for the charges against Assange to be dropped.
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