The post Safari Cat: Breed Info, Pictures, Traits & Care Guide by Chris Dinesen Rogers appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Click Below to Skip Ahead Characteristics Temperament Intelligence Food & Diet Exercise Health Training Grooming Fun Facts The Safari Cat isn’t your ordinary feline. These cats are hybrid animals that are a cross of the domestic cat with the South American Geoffroy’s cat. Thus, this animal has characteristics of both species. However, traits vary with the generation of the cat. The first generation (F1) is very much in touch with its wild side, born with many of these traits. Subsequent generations are called F2, F3, and so forth. The national cat registries do not recognize the Safari Cat. Some states, such as Idaho, Indiana, and Ohio, outright ban the Geoffroy’s cat, making the hybrid an issue. The problem rests with the fact that they are wild cats. They are superior hunters versus domestic cats, making them an ecological threat to birds and other wildlife. However, there is still a lot to learn and love about this breed. Breed Overview Height:6–12 inches (varies with generation) Weight:12–20 pounds (varies with generation) Lifespan:12–14 years Colors:White, cream, cinnamon, tan, black Suitable for:Experienced pet owners Temperament:Intelligent, energetic, athletic There’s no denying that the Safari Cat is a beautiful animal. That’s part of their allure because they resemble their wild counterparts. They are more athletic and stealthier than domestic cats, but that can make them challenging for pet owners, so keep reading to see if one could be a potentially good fit for your home and lifestyle. Safari Cat Kittens Image Credit: slowmotiongli, Shutterstock Getting a Safari Cat is difficult and risky on many fronts. First, there is the rarity of the animals. It’s a relatively new hybrid, which can make the cost of obtaining one exorbitant to get an exotic-looking pet. Second, genetics work against these felines because the domestic cat and Geoffroy’s cat have a different number of chromosomes. Consequently, many F4 males are often sterile, adding to their scarcity. The varying genetics may increase the offspring’s risk of hereditary and congenital conditions. Marechal Safari Cats reports a wide disparity in the sizes of the kittens depending on the generation. F1 males may get up to 20 pounds or more. The other concern is getting a true hybrid. Only DNA testing can confirm the pedigree of the animal; a visual exam isn’t sufficient to make this determination. Unsurprisingly, many scams exist. Our research found anecdotal accounts of the prices of kittens in four figures. Suffice it to say that a pet costing less sound should raise red flags about the authenticity of the animal’s parentage. Safari Cat Origin & History Some people like the idea of owning an exotic pet. That’s part of the reason you may see unusual animal companions. Hence why there are laws and regulations governing their ownership. The Safari Cat’s story began differently. Some wild species are resistant to feline leukemia (FeLV), which led scientists to consider using them for cancer studies in the late 1960s and early 1970s. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kivuli (@kivu1i) Researchers have also investigated the disease’s prevalence in the animal’s native land of Brazil and the potential consequences of FeLV spreading in wild populations despite negative sampling in local populations. The Safari Cat isn’t the only example of wild-domestic hybrids. The Bengal is a cross between domestic animals and the Asian Leopard Cat. There’s also the Savannah Cat and the breed’s heritage with the African Serval. The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes both breeds, with the animals’ DNA not an issue like it is with the Safari Cat. Temperament & Intelligence of the Safari Cat Felines are intelligent, especially as predators. They must be keenly aware of their surroundings to be successful hunters. Our domestic cats have retained these traits. After all, it was one factor that undoubtedly played a role in domestication, with cats proving themselves to be excellent mousers. The Safari Cat is no exception. This kitty has the characteristics of their wild counterpart. That’s problematic, considering the impact feral cats have on wildlife populations. The difference in this case is bringing a novel wild feline someplace where it didn’t naturally exist. That puts potential prey at a disadvantage. It also raises concerns about public safety. With that said, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) opposes breeding hybrids. The AAFP cites a valid point about keeping non-domestic animals in captivity. The temperament and intelligence of the animal may make it a welfare issue with the Safari Cat, particularly in felines of the first few generations. Are These Cats Good for Families? We don’t recommend the Safari Cat for families for the reasons we’ve discussed. The animal may be unpredictable, posing a serious risk for young children and the elderly. Remember that our feline companions are the product of roughly 12,000 years of domestication. Meanwhile, the Safari Cat has only been around for about 60 years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Kennerknecht (@pumapix) Does This Breed Get Along With Other Pets? The Safari Cat has a strong prey drive. Keeping one in a home with small animals is a disaster waiting to happen. Again, these cats aren’t as domesticated as your average tabby cat, so predation is likely going to be a big part of this cat’s temperament, and that’s a big no-no if you’ve got other animals in the house. Things to Know When Owning a Safari Cat: As you’ve probably surmised, there’s a lot to know before getting a Safari Cat. We strongly urge you to contact your state about the legality of owning one. Some areas may prohibit ownership of exotic or hybrid animals, and others may require a permit or other restrictions. For example, Oregon doesn’t allow non-indigenous felines. We also recommend verifying the pedigree of the cat before you commit to the purchase. Don’t get a pet from a seller who hasn’t done DNA testing on their animals. You should also refrain from bringing home a kitten under 8 weeks old. They need time with their littermates and mother. Wait until the kitty is closer to 12 weeks old. Food & Diet Requirements You should feed your kitten three to four times daily with a commercial diet suitable for their life stage to support their growth and development. Make sure fresh water is always available for your new pet. The food should contain a minimum of 30% protein and 9% fat based on dry matter weight. You can cut back to twice daily once your cat reaches adulthood. You should slowly transition your kitty to an adult food to avoid digestive upset. A 10-pound cat should get about 180 to 200 calories daily. You can adjust the amount based on your pet’s weight and activity. If you have any concerns, please discuss your cat’s diet with your vet. We recommend limiting treats to training aids or for use in an interactive toy for mental stimulation and enrichment. Exercise We recommend keeping your Safari Cat indoors because of the animal’s prey drive and wanderlust potential. That means monitoring your pet’s weight to prevent obesity. You must also provide mental stimulation for your kitty. Remember that this breed is energetic and intelligent. That makes boredom and the risk of unwanted behavior a concern. The Geoffroy’s Cat hunts mainly on the ground. The animal can climb, but it’s not typical. You’ll likely find that your Safari Cat will show similar behavior during play. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patagon Journal (@patagonjournal) Training Felines are food-motivated, but training must be on their terms. You can use treats as a potent motivator for positive reinforcement. You may find using rubber bands or other locking mechanisms helpful if your kitty gets into the cabinets. While you may find training challenging, you can at least redirect your pet’s behavior toward something you want them to do or avoid. Grooming We recommend getting your Safari Cat used to handling when young. Touch their paws and ears to make grooming less of an ordeal. You should also pick up your kitty to get them used to it. Felines are self-sufficient for the most part. You can use pet wipes to keep your pet smelling clean. Note that we don’t ever recommend declawing your pet, although you should keep their nails trimmed to spare your furniture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @applinna Health and Conditions The Safari Cat is a wild card. One concern is finding a vet who will treat your pet. Some clinics may not accept hybrids. We mentioned the risk of hereditary and congenital conditions because of the mismatched DNA. It’s difficult to determine what that may mean for your pet because of the lack of information and scientific scrutiny. However, some data suggest that the Geoffroy’s Cat, and consequently the Safari Cat, is susceptible to similar internal and external parasites. We strongly urge you to discuss prevention and vaccinations with your vet. A rabies vaccination may not be valid for a hybrid animal. Minor Conditions Internal parasites like roundworms External parasites, including fleas and ticks Serious Conditions Unidentified hereditary and congenital conditions Male vs. Female The size difference between males and females is dramatic, with the former sometimes twofold or more the bulk of the latter. Scent marking will likely be an issue in intact males. The wild instincts may also come to the surface in territoriality. It’s another reason we recommend keeping a Safari Cat indoors. They will probably defend their space wholeheartedly. However, the question of neutering or spaying your cat has pros and cons. We suggest discussing the procedure with your vet to determine what’s best for your Safari Cat. 3 Little-Known Facts About the Safari Cat 1. While Legal in Colorado, the City of Denver Bans Hybrids The difference in the state and city laws is a reminder to cover all your bases if you want to get a Safari Cat. 2. The Geoffroy’s Cat Avoids Habitat Where Ocelots Are Present The Ocelot is the bully among many small cats in South America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JD (@jdphotofujifilm_x) 3. The Safari Cat Used to Be a Name for a Different Breed The Bengal Cat had the moniker “Safari Cat” until the 1970s when that hybrid hit the scene. The former is a cross with the Asian Leopard Cat. The name change reflects this heritage by borrowing it from the feline’s scientific name Prionailurus bengalensis. Final Thoughts The Safari Cat is a striking animal that looks and acts like it just came from the Brazilian savanna. These hybrids highlight the risks and rewards of breeding domestic cats with wild species. In this case, the latter added the unintended consequence of mismatched DNA and the problems it can create, with male infertility being an outcome. It helps explain the rarity and high price for these pets. Enthusiasts praise Safari Cats for their unique appearance and their behavior. However, this kitty isn’t the best choice for everyone. Instincts can mean unwanted actions for someone not used to handling these animals. If you want to invite a cat into your life and have determined that this cat might be a bit too much to handle, your local shelter or rescue has plenty of pets looking for a forever home. Sources Wild Catridge Sanctuary Genome Safari-Cats NCBI PubMed CatVets FindLaw Pet Obesity Prevention IUCN Big Cat Rescue Wild Cat Conservation ASPCA Featured Image Credit: tatianaput, Shutterstock The post Safari Cat: Breed Info, Pictures, Traits & Care Guide by Chris Dinesen Rogers appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Opponents of foreign funding of U.S. ballot measures expect momentum at both the federal level and in states.  In May, the House Administration Committee advanced a bill to amend federal election law to prevent foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives by closing a loophole, since federal law and most state laws prohibit foreign contributions to candidates. The bill, with bipartisan support, is headed to the House floor for a vote.  Earlier this month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, signed the first bill in the nation barring foreign nationals from making direct and indirect contributions to ballot initiatives.  Most state legislatures have adjourned, but likely will support similar legislation when they reconvene in 2025, said Jason Snead, executive director of the Honest Elections Project.  “Next year, hopefully we get some more states passing bans [on such foreign funding],” Snead told The Daily Signal.  Ohio’s ban is significant because it prevents indirect contributions, such as giving to so-called pass-through nonprofits or “dark money” groups such as the Arabella Advisors-funded Sixteen Thirty Fund.  “What they did with Ohio, what we hope to replicate is a little bit different, more focused on the foreign nationals and more focused on the indirect conduits, like what we’ve seen with the Sixteen Thirty Fund, for funneling this money in,” Snead said.  Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss donated more than $243 million to the Sixteen Thirty Fund, which in turn spent $97.6 million on state ballot initiatives in 25 states in the past decade. These included battleground states such as Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, and Nevada, according to an April report by Americans for Public Trust, a conservative-leaning watchdog group.  The Sixteen Thirty Fund dumped $14 million into a radical abortion amendment to the Ohio Constitution in 2023, which voters approved as a ballot initiative.  “That’s why the Ohio legislation was so important. They were the first ones in the nation to take not only an approach to ban direct funding [of] ballot issues, but also indirect funding as well,” Caitlin Sutherland, executive director of Americans for Public Trust, told The Daily Signal.  Sutherland noted that California, Maine, South Dakota, and Washington state have banned foreign governments or corporations from donating to state candidates or ballot initiatives. But these bans aren’t as comprehensive as what passed in Ohio.  The Federal Election Commission last year recommended that Congress close the loophole. The move came after the FEC, in charge of enforcing federal election law, dismissed a 2021 complaint that Australian mining company Sandfire Resources contributed over $280,000 to defeat a Montana ballot initiative that would have increased the power of state mining regulators. The FEC determined this fell “outside the purview” of federal law because state ballot measures weren’t considered elections.  “The FEC rule said no, ballot issues are not elections. We only regulate elections,” Sutherland said. “They said if you don’t like it, you can do one of two things. One, you can say ballot issues are elections and therefore they would fall under the purview of the FEC. I don’t think anyone’s really interested in that approach. Or two, you can change the law. And that’s kind of what we’re seeing on the state and the federal level as well.” As for the related proposals in Congress, the Honest Elections Project’s Snead said he is sensitive to concerns about letting the states run elections, but contends that Congress has a clear national security role.  “I personally don’t see a federalism issue there. We’re talking about whether or not foreign nationals are allowed to play a role in politics,” Snead said. “There’s a pretty compelling national security argument.” “It’s not like Congress is stepping in and saying this is the process for qualifying for a ballot,” he added. “It’s not really writing election rules per se for the state. It’s simply saying that we are a federal government. We are in control of American foreign policy, and we believe that it’s important that foreign nationals not be allowed to interfere in these elections.” The post Bans on Foreign Funding for Ballot Measures Gain Momentum in Congress, States appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A parental rights group has successfully delayed a Colorado school board’s vote on what parents call a radical transgender policy for students. The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network gathered 335 signatures in only six hours on its petition to delay the Douglas County Board of Education’s vote on the proposal to classify female-only spaces as discriminatory. Now, the group has until August to convince the school board that public opinion is against the policy, even if President Joe Biden isn’t.  “If they had voted ‘yes’ on it yesterday, it would have cemented that biological males could be in girl spaces by policy as opposed to practice,” Lori Grimesheltyn, the network’s executive director, told The Daily Signal. “What this policy would have done, and will do if they end up voting on it, is basically submitting the Title IX changes that President Biden’s administration has pushed forward.”  Title IX is a federal law prohibiting sexual discrimination by schools or education programs that receive federal funds. The Colorado public school district’s proposed policy prohibits discrimination by “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” at any school activity, event, or activity. This would allow boys to share restrooms and locker rooms with females and participate in girls’ and women’s sports.  Any student or parent opposed to boys’ sharing private spaces with girls and competing in girls’ sports could be accused of harassment under Title IX, the law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in schools.  The Douglas County School District prioritizes “making all kids feel safe and welcome,” spokeswoman Anna Hriso told The Daily Signal “This, of course, includes our girls and our transgender students,” Hriso said. “We work through each situation individually in collaboration with families to ensure that each and every one of our students feels safe and welcome at school.” When asked whether a girl who is uncomfortable sharing a restroom with a biological male could be found guilty of harassment, Hriso replied that such situations are rare. “The situations you describe very rarely arise in our school district, but when they do we collaborate with the students and families to ensure comfort and safety for all involved,” Hriso said. “As for harassment, we always consider the totality of the circumstances—simply being or avoiding being uncomfortable without other circumstances does not constitute harassment.” In April, the Biden administration finalized a reinterpretation of Title IX that adds prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of “gender identity.” Several states have challenged the rule, saying it is discriminatory to allow males in female-only spaces.  The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, a parental rights group, organized a petition to pause the school board’s votes on the policy until changes to Title IX are finalized, to give the school district more time to review the proposal and engage parents and others in the discussion.  “Recent court decisions against the Title IX actions taken by the Biden administration suggest that the rules governing these actions are likely to be revised or even revoked,” the network’s petition says. “This evolving situation necessitates a careful and thoughtful approach to implementing new policies.” The parent group’s stated goal is “to protect the safety and well-being of all students.” The proposed policy prioritizes the comfort of transgender students over the safety of girls, the group’s executive director, Grimesheltyn, said.  “We’re just putting kids in uncomfortable situations for a special population,” she said. “We’re giving special rights to a special group. And it’s superseding the rights and safety of other children.”  The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network says it is monitoring gender ideology and related actions in each of Colorado’s school districts.  “We’re going to see this creep into all 178 school districts, and CPAN is going to be keeping a very watchful eye on the boards that do side in favor of allowing transgender students into female spaces,” Grimelshetyn said.  However, Grimelshetyn said, she is encouraged that parents on both sides of the political aisle are starting to stand up for their rights and the safety of their children.  “This is a matter of right versus wrong,” she said. “And the majority of people strongly believe that we need to get back to academic rigor, secure and safe schools, [and] parents being the experts in directing their child’s upbringing and education.” The post Parental Rights Group Delays Vote on Colorado School District’s Transgender Policy appeared first on The Daily Signal.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Transgender activists tried to hound a Georgia real estate agent out of business because the realtor spoke in favor of moving a sexually explicit book from the children’s section to the adults’ section of the public library. Now, she is suing for defamation and violation of her rights under Georgia law. “I never actually said what they accused me of saying,” Julie Mauck, the real estate agent, told The Daily Signal, referring to the transgender activists. “They began contacting my broker, asking my broker to let me go.” In Georgia, licensed real estate agents must work with licensed brokers to carry on their business, so contacting Mauck’s broker represented an attempt to cancel her business. She works in the Athens area, east of Atlanta. Mauck, who founded the Oconee County chapter of the parental rights group Moms for Liberty in 2021, has advocated parental rights in schools, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. She described facing opposition after defending parental rights. “Google took my account down because they would leave false reviews,” Mauck said of the transgender activists. The Coalition for Liberty, which helps Americans targeted by cancel culture, is paying Mauck’s legal fees. “If somebody is knowingly and intentionally lying about you to try to silence your voice, that’s the essence of cancel culture,” Coalition for Liberty President Doug Turpin told The Daily Signal. “The essence of our mission is to stop people on the Left from trying to suppress and silence other people’s voices.” “If you can’t win with just an argument that you put forth in a civil and respectful manner, then what they’re trying to do is win by cancel culture, by defaming people, costing them their jobs, and making everybody afraid to speak up and say what they think,” Turpin said. “That’s their goal, and we believe that has to stop.” “Julie [Mauck] heard about what we do,” so she reached out, he said. “If you’ve been canceled with somebody knowingly and intentionally lying to try to harm you … come to the Coalition for Liberty and we’ll help you.” The Daily Signal’s Tyler O’Neil (top left) interviews Julie Mauck (top right), Coalition for Liberty President Doug Turpin (bottom left), and lawyer Jonathan Vogel (bottom right), who represents Mauck. (Photo credit: The Daily Signal) The Library Comments The legal case stretches back to comments Mauck made at a meeting of the Oconee County Public Library Board of Trustees on July 10, 2023. She argued that the library should move the book “Flamer” by Mike Curato—which includes images of naked teenage boys and descriptions of genitals, sexual behavior, profanity, and derogatory terms—from the kids’ section to the adults’ section of the library. She also noted that some pedophiles, who often describe themselves as “minor-attracted persons,” try to insinuate themselves into the “plus” part of the acronym LGBTQ+. A female transgender activist, who goes by either “Fiona Bell” or “Felix Bell” depending on the circumstances, stood behind Mauck during the meeting with a sign reading “JOY is ALL ages!” The sign also featured an upside-down pink triangle with the words “NEVER AGAIN,” a reference to the Nazis’ torture and extermination of openly homosexual men. The other side of the sign read “STOP COP CITY,” a reference to the movement opposing a police and firefighter training station just outside Atlanta. Transgender activist Fiona Bell, who also goes by Felix, stands with a sign proclaiming “Joy is ALL ages!” and “Never Again.” (Photo: Julie Mauck) The Attempt to ‘Cancel’ Mauck Bell and another transgender activist, Danielle Carmella Bonanno, reached out to Mauck’s broker, Bob Allen, to complain about Mauck’s comments and suggest that Allen should discipline her or terminate their relationship. Bonanno, a man identifying as a woman who says he is president of the Athens Pride & Queer Collective, sent Allen an email that very night expressing “deep concern” about what he described as Mauck’s “recent discriminatory behavior towards the LGBTQ+ community.” Bonnano claimed that Mauck made “derogatory comments” and referred “to LGBTQ+ individuals as pedophiles.” “I would like to emphasize that this conduct is in clear violation of Article 10 of the [National Association of Realtors] Code of Ethics, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity,” Bonnano wrote. He urged Allen to “conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and take appropriate action,” mentioning “sensitivity training, disciplinary action, or any other necessary measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.” The next day, Allen informed Mauck that he would stop serving as her real estate broker, though he didn’t formally separate from her until Aug. 11. Bell emailed Allen on July 13, falsely claiming that Mauck “made a public display of calling the entire LGBTQ community ‘pedophiles,’ along with calling for censorship of LGBTQ-related material.” On the same day, Bell submitted an ethics complaint against Mauck to the Georgia Association of Realtors, repeating her claim that Mauck called “the entire LGBTQ community ‘pedophiles'” and supported censorship. She signed the ethics complaint as “Fiona Bell.” Allen, Mauck’s broker, received the ethics complaint from the Georgia Realtors organization Aug. 11, and he formally ended his partnership with Mauck that day. David Steele became Mauck’s broker Oct. 18, but between Aug. 12 and Oct. 17, she couldn’t work as a real estate agent. A panel convened by the Georgia Association of Realtors determined Nov. 9 that even though it was an “undisputed fact that the conduct at issue is not related to a real estate transaction,” Mauck “nonetheless violated Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, which prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions.” Mauck filed an appeal Nov. 30, and the association cleared her of the complaint on Jan. 4. The lawsuit notes that “there was no such evidence” that she called the entire LGBTQ community pedophiles, nor that she called for censorship. During the appeal process, a member of the Nov. 9 panel said Mauck violated Article 10 in part because pedophiles are a protected class. The association hasn’t formally stated that it considers pedophiles to be a protected class and Mauck’s successful appeal suggests it does not do so. “I would have to say the most shocking thing that they said was that … pedophiles are a protected class,” Mauck told The Daily Signal. “They also said that the context [of my comments] did not matter.” A Second Round Bonanno, apparently dissatisfied with the fact that Mauck found a new broker, reached out to the new broker, Steele, in an email Jan. 16. Bonanno noted the ethics complaint—which had been dismissed—and repeated the claim that Mauck had used “derogatory language, referring to the LGBTQ+ community as pedophiles.” Bonanno wrote that Mauck had “continued to exhibit inappropriate behavior” by calling Steele a “transvestite.” He sent a follow-up email Feb. 2. The Lawsuit The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims that Bonanno and his organization, Athens Pride, “willfully disparaged” Mauck “by false or misleading representation of fact,” even “knowing such conduct was deceptive,” in violation of Georgia’s Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit also claims that Fiona/Felix Bell violated Georgia law against “tortious interference with a business relationship” by filing the ethics complaint and emailing Allen. Finally, the suit accuses Bell of engaging in “libel per quod,” defaming Mauck. The lawsuit urges the court to give compensatory and punitive damages to Mauck and to file an injunction forcing Athens Pride and Bonanno to “cease and desist from engaging in deceptive trade practices” and to publicly apologize to her. After losing her broker, Mauck applied for her own brokerage license. She now has her own brokerage firm, Freedom Realty USA. “They can’t do this to me anymore,” she told The Daily Signal. She encouraged Americans to speak up, even if it costs them. “I would just like to say, ‘Speak up,'” Mauck said. “People have got to start speaking up and business owners have got to start having a backbone.” “It’s time for people to just do the right thing,” she added. “If you have to lose a few dollars from it, you lose a few dollars, but you can sleep at night.” 2024.06.24-ComplaintDownload The post EXCLUSIVE: Trans Activists Tried to Get This Georgia Realtor Fired. Her Crime? Trying to Protect Kids. Now, She’s Suing. appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is now free, according to a post on X from the WikiLeaks account. “He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of 24 June, after having spent 1901 days there. He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a plane and departed the UK.” Court documents indicate Assange has reached a plea deal with the US on one count of violating the Espionage Act when he “knowingly and unlawfully conspired with Chelsea Manning” to publish classified American military documents in 2010. Assange was indicted on 18 charges in 2019. That’s when he was arrested by British police after being expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London,... Continue reading…