Julian Assange Marries in Prison

WikiLeaks Founder Weds Longtime Partner Stella Moris

Small Ceremony Held at Belmarsh Prison in London

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder who is fighting extradition to the United States on espionage charges, married Stella Moris on Wednesday in Belmarsh prison where he has been held since 2019. The couple, who have two children together, were married in a small ceremony attended by a handful of guests, including Assange's father and brother.

The news that Assange would be allowed to wed his fiancée was announced by Ms. Moris in a statement on Twitter. "I am delighted and relieved to confirm that Julian and I were married today at Belmarsh prison in a small civil ceremony," she wrote. "The ceremony was beautiful and I am so grateful to everyone who made it possible."

Assange has been held in Belmarsh prison since 2019, after being arrested on a U.S. extradition request. He is accused of conspiring with former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to leak classified information. Assange has denied the charges, and his supporters have argued that he is being politically persecuted.

The wedding ceremony took place in a small room at Belmarsh prison, with Assange wearing a dark suit and Moris wearing a white dress. The couple exchanged vows and rings, and they were pronounced husband and wife by a registrar.

After the ceremony, Assange and Moris were allowed to spend a few hours together in a private room. They were able to talk and hug, and they exchanged gifts. Moris gave Assange a book of poetry, and he gave her a ring that he had made himself.

The couple's wedding was a small and intimate affair, but it was also a significant event. It was a sign of their love and commitment to each other, and it was a reminder of the importance of freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial.