US refuses to drop Assange hunt even after key witness admits to lies

Pushback with Aaron Mate

English - July 09, 2021 17:50 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 548 ratings
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The US government is continuing to seek the extradition of Julian Assange even though a critical witness in its indictment has admitted to fabricating key claims. Bjartmar Alexandersson, the Icelandic journalist who broke this story, discusses the explosive confession of US witness Sigurdur "Siggi" Thordarson.

Guest: Bjartmar Alexandersson. Journalist with Icelandic newspaper Stundin.