Editorial: Le Monde

• The fate of Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, hinges on the decision of two British judges. The High Court of London opposed his appeal against extradition to the United States.
• Assange is pursued in the United States for espionage and faces a possible sentence of 175 years in prison.
• The judges must consider the possibility of a fair trial for Assange in the U.S.
• Assange contributed to the rise of investigative journalism by publishing thousands of confidential documents in collaboration with five major newspapers.
• Although Assange's image has been compromised, the prime minister of Australia has called for the persecution against him to stop.
• Assange played a crucial role in exposing the flaws of the U.S. 'war on terror'.

Conclusion: The United States should recognize the historical value of Assange's revelations and justice should take it into account when issuing its verdict.

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