Published 1 year ago

Dame Vivienne Westwood's family 'deeply disappointed' Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied permission to attend funeral

Summary by Ground News

Dame Vivienne was a strong supporter and friend of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Mr Assange is being held in Belmarsh prison in London while he continues a lengthy fight to avoid extradition to the United States. The fashion designer's family said it was deeply disappointed that we were unable to fulfil Vivienne's wishes.

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The Guardian

Julian Assange denied permission to attend Vivienne Westwood funeral

Westwood’s family say they are ‘deeply disappointed’ WikiLeaks founder was not given temporary release from prison

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Assange denied permission to leave prison to attend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Dame Vivienne was a strong supporter and friend of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

Assange denied permission to leave prison to attend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been denied permission to leave prison to attend Dame Vivienne Westwood’s funeral, her family has said.

1 year ago·Ireland

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Sydney Morning Herald

Assange denied request to leave UK prison for Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Westwood designed the wedding dress and kilts for Julian Assange’s wedding last year and had known the WikiLeaks founder for more than a decade.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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Evening Standard

Julian Assange blocked from attending Vivienne Westwood’s funeral, say family

The Wikileaks founder struck up a close friendship with Dame Vivienne as she campaigned on his behalf

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Dame Vivienne Westwood's family 'deeply disappointed' Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied permission to attend funeral

Assange and Dame Vivienne Westwood knew each other for more than a decade and the legendary designer campaigned for his release - he called her "bold, creative, thoughtful and a good friend" as he reflected on the announcement of her death.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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