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Gabriel underscores this point, emphasizing that Assange wasn’t even in the US when the documents were published. This extraterritorial reach of US law exemplifies how the case seeks to silence dissent and restrict the dissemination of information that might embarrass or challenge global powers.
The Human Cost and Prison Conditions
Shifting focus, John paints a harrowing picture of Assange’s current state. Locked in Belmarsh prison since March, Assange faces restrictions that include solitary confinement and limited access to lawyers and outside contacts, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.