Julian Assange roadshow hits Newcastle as United States continues its efforts to extradite the Australian Wikileaks co-founder

Ian Kirkwood
Updated May 13 2021 - 2:30pm, first published 6:00am
Pictures by Marina Neil

JULIAN Assange's father John Shipton is urging people to contact their federal MPs to gain further parliamentary support for his imprisoned son, as the United States' government continues its efforts to extradite him from England to face charges his supporters say would amount to "a death sentence".

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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