# Stella Assange - I Still FEAR for Julian Assange's LIFE!

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Podcast: [The Daily Heretic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-heretic-7574275)
Published: 2026-07-25T11:00:00+00:00
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Before Julian Assange was released, Stella Assange feared every day could be her husband’s last. In this emotional and deeply tense conversation, Stella reveals why she believed the WikiLeaks founder’s life was still in danger while imprisoned inside London’s Belmarsh Prison awaiting the outcome of his extradition battle. 👉 Subscribe to The Daily Heretic now for fearless conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos This podcast was recorded BEFORE Julian Assange’s release and reflects the fears, uncertainty, and political tension surrounding his legal situation at that time. Stella Assange joins Andrew Gold to discuss the extraordinary pressure surrounding Julian Assange’s imprisonment, deteriorating health, and final appeals against extradition to the United States. Why did supporters fear the WikiLeaks founder might never survive the process? And how did one of the world’s most famous publishers become one of its most isolated prisoners? In this focused discussion, Stella reflects on Julian’s years trapped inside the Ecuadorian Embassy before being transferred to Belmarsh Prison, one of Britain’s highest-security facilities. What was life like under constant surveillance, legal uncertainty, and global political scrutiny? And why did Stella openly fear for his safety and mental wellbeing? She explores the enormous emotional toll on their family, including their secret relationship, raising children away from the public eye, and marrying Julian inside prison walls. How do you maintain hope while watching your partner become the centre of an international political storm? The conversation also examines the broader implications of the Assange case for journalism and free speech. Why did so many journalists, activists, and civil liberties groups view his p…

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