The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his partner and lawyer Stella Moris, were married in a small ceremony in the London prison of Belmarsh, considered the British Guatánamo. The couple has two children, four-year-old Gabriel and two-year-old Max, who were also present during the wedding. (photo, Morris and family before entering jail).
Renowned designer Vivienne Westwood designed Moris’ dress which was embroidered with words such as “free”, “tumultuous”, “nobleWestwood is an admirer of Assange and has made her endorsement of the Australian public. Meanwhile, the 50-year-old WikiLeaks founder and the couple’s two children wore kilts, honoring Assange’s family origins.
The United States seeks to extradite Assange for exposing the war crimes committed by Washington in Afghanistan. Outside the prison, supporters of Assange showed their support for her and celebrated the union. After the ceremony, Moris assured that he felt “happy, but also very sad”“What we are going through is inhumane. He is the most incredible person in the world and should be released. But our love will sustain us,” he said.
The decision on the extradition of Assange rests with the British Minister of the Interior, Priti Patel, who can finally deny or accede to the American request. Meanwhile, the Australian’s defense values filing appeals on other aspects of the case.
