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Janine emphasizes that these inconsistencies reveal a contempt for rule of law and sovereignty, driven by geopolitical interests. Assange’s case becomes emblematic of this systemic hypocrisy—a free press hero being hounded for exposing truths, while others escape accountability.
The Power of Whistleblowing and the Role of Technology
Gabriel recognizes WikiLeaks’s historical importance in exposing war crimes, particularly the 2007 collateral murder video showing US troops killing civilians—including journalists—in Iraq. He stresses that such disclosures are vital to holding authorities accountable and that freedom of information is essential for a healthy democracy.