Julian Assange Marries Long-Term Partner in High-Security Prison
Marriage Ceremony Held in London's Belmarsh Prison
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has married his long-term partner, Stella Moris, in a ceremony held at London's high-security Belmarsh Prison. Moris, a lawyer and human rights defender, changed her name from Sara Devant before the marriage.
Assange Facing Extradition to US
Assange is currently fighting extradition to the United States, where he is accused of espionage and conspiracy. The marriage ceremony comes amid ongoing legal proceedings that have dragged on for years.
Couple Raises Children Together
Despite Assange's incarceration, the couple have been raising their two children together. Moris has spoken out about the challenges they face, including the impact of Assange's prolonged detention on their family life.
"Not a Prison Wedding"
In a statement, Moris described the ceremony not as a "prison wedding" but rather as a "symbolic ceremony and a celebration of love." She added that they are "hopeful that one day Julian will be released and we can live together as a family."
Background on Assange
Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and activist. He is best known for his work with WikiLeaks, a non-profit organization that publishes leaked information and documents. Assange was arrested in the United Kingdom in 2019 and has been held in custody since then.
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