Julian Assange

[NeurotrashWarrior]

Julian Assange: Wikileaks co-founder arrested in London www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47891737

I always thought the sexual assault charges were very convenient timing, I. e wiki leaks, I read he'd been a nightmare inside the embassy so I bet they are so glad he is gone.

I see Tatchell is hailing Assange as a hero.

Well what's a little rape between iconoclasts?

I'm torn on this. I don't want to see him extradited to the USA for whistle blowing. But he should have faced charges over the rape.

And yes, I'm worried about the cat.

He does seem like a total odd ball. He must be pretty desperate to avoid extradition to have spent 7 years in a small room in the embassy....the last few years with no WiFi!

The maximum term of imprisonment that the USA can impose for the offence (if he is ever extradited and if he gets to trial and if he is convicted) is FIVE years.

According to the BBC.

The Cat was re-homed following representations by Animal Welfare organisations to the Embassy, by the way.

The idea that the two Swedish victims are either dupes or agents of the USA is offensive.

In respect of any possible extradition from the UK, the precedent of the Lauri Love case may be relevant.

The idea that the two Swedish victims are either dupes or agents of the USA is offensive.

Maybe, but it's also highly likely.

Barking Mad.

Sweden, a neutral country, not a member of NATO, self-sufficient in arms, a competitor to the US military-industrial complex with its arms exports, a byword for human rights and independent justice, is no supplicant of the USA.

The craven supplicant would be the UK, where the US need not present any evidence of a case to answer to secure an extradition. Unlike in Sweden.

Quite why the USA wanted JA sent to Sweden in order to extradite him defies logic and reality.

The defaming of JA's alleged victims by the leftie chorus of America-haters is ignorant irrational and vile.

Maybe, but it's also highly likely.

It's also highly likely that a man accused of rape is a rapist. Let's not throw out the reality of rape conviction rates just because we dislike the American 'justice' system.

The US charge is computer conspiracy, the term is 5 years, not life. Under US law, the press is protected from accepting classified info, but not for helping a source break the law (ie, fool around with passwords).

I'm not sure why people think notoriety would rank maximum security. Notoriety and fame tends to protect prisoners. Ex., Manning was put under suicide watch out of spite, but was removed from it after lawyers intervened, using public pressure.

Mockers is correct. Extradition to the US is miles easier from the UK than from Sweden. That's how you know Assange's public defense was a lie --- like how he spun the rape charges as just women spurned.

They were likely CIA dupes? My ass.

I knew about the arrest, but still clicked on "Uncle Albert" trending on Twitter

I couldn't give a fuck about Cupboard Boy, but does anyone know if the cat is okay? Who is caring for it?

The Cat was re-homed following representations by Animal Welfare organisations to the Embassy, by the way

That's good to hear. Poor thing being cooped up with that sociopathic weirdo.

Diane Abbot on her feet now defending Assange and stating that Chelsea Manning's "Human Rights as a woman have been completely ignored."

Shant be voting Labour for the forseeable future.

Diane Abbott correct quote was “Her human rights as a transgender woman have been completely ignored”.

Is there a difference?

I think Diane Abbot is the only woman I've heard supporting Assange. Most think of him as a creepy sex pest. Not sure why the left are defending him as I thought he'd helped leak Hilary Clinton's emails to the Russians and Trump and brought about all the "crooked Hilary" allegations. Nasty little man.

I think Diane Abbot is the only woman I've heard supporting Assange.

And Pamela Anderson. Canadian and clearly A OK with gender stereotypes.

Just seen ex-President Correra on CNN spouting the old guff about the death penalty.

The UK does not extradite anyone anywhere to face the death penalty.

And the stuff about journalism is false. The prospective US charge is for hacking not publishing.

Love to know what Trumpy thinks now about "Wikileaks! I Love Wikileaks!"

Diane Abbot on her feet now defending Assange and stating that Chelsea Manning's "Human Rights as a woman have been completely ignored."

What I find sad is the way that Chelsea Manning has been so loyal to Assange. I personally think he took advantage of her vulnerability. Odd stance for Diane Abbott to take I think, irrespective of what happened to Chelsea in terms of transitioning.

Wasn't he living in the women's toilets at the Ecuadorian Embassy? Another man in the wrong place.

This whole thing has been about US attempts to get Assange extradited to the US, because Wikileaks released information concerning US war crimes and torture in Iraq and Afghanistan

No its complex & reducing it serves noone well.

Ah knew there'd be more than meets the eye on this!

Thanks all.

I believe the women he assaulted.

The cat is an unexpected twist I didn't know about though. Poor thing.

I think the cat was rehomed a few months ago Neurotrash. Autocorrect changed rehomed to rehired for some reason