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Julian Paul Assange
WikiLeaks Founder
Publisher, Russian Coordination
Overview
Julian Assange is the founder of WikiLeaks who coordinated with Russian intelligence (via intermediaries) and Roger Stone to release stolen DNC and Clinton campaign emails during the 2016 election. The timing of releases was strategically coordinated to damage Clinton and benefit Trump.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Released stolen DNC emails 2016 (from Russian hackers)
Coordinated release timing with Stone/Trump campaign
Released Podesta emails 30 minutes after Access Hollywood tape
Russian intelligence (GRU) provided stolen materials
Mueller Report documents WikiLeaks-Russia coordination
Refused to release Republican materials
Sexual assault allegations in Sweden
Sheltered in Ecuadorian embassy 7 years
Related Investigations (6)
Access Hollywood TapeSexual Misconduct
Tier 4
criticalCybercrimes & Hacking EncouragementElection Interference
Tier 2
criticalPress Freedom Under SiegeCivil Rights
Tier 3
criticalManufactured Public Health Threats: Profits Over PreventionPublic Health
Tier 2
criticalWhistleblower Prosecution TimelineCivil Rights
Tier 4
criticalWhistleblower PersecutionMilitary & Foreign Policy
Tier 1
criticalCriminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. § 793Espionage Act violations (US indictment)(National Security)
18 U.S.C. § 1030Computer intrusion conspiracy(Cybercrimes)
Known Associates & Connections
Roger Stone
Coordinated 2016 email releases
Donald Trump
"I love WikiLeaks"- Trump 2016
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 3, 1971
- Birthplace
- Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Also Known As
- WikiLeaks
Education
- •University of Melbourne (did not complete)
Key Timeline
1971
Born in Australia
2006
Founded WikiLeaks
2016
July 22: Releases DNC emails
2016
October 7: Releases Podesta emails (30 min after Access Hollywood)
2012
Enters Ecuadorian embassy in London
2019
Arrested after Ecuador revokes asylum
2024
Released after plea deal, returns to Australia