Extradition Of Julian Assange 'Damages' Journalism: CPJ Deputy Director

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Deputy Executive Director Robert Mahoney said a London court's order to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange damages journalism on December 10. ''The US Justice Department's pursuit of Assange has set a harmful legal precedent for prosecuting reporters,'' added Mohoney. Reportedly, If Assange is extradited, he'll face up to 175 years in prison under the Espionage Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.