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Title: Australian PM Tells US to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange
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URL Source: https://news.antiwar.com/2022/11/30 ... harges-against-julian-assange/
Published: Dec 1, 2022
Author: Staff
Post Date: 2022-12-01 11:26:32 by Horse
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Views: 74
Comments: 5

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said that he has personally asked the US government to drop its case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is an Australian citizen.

Albanese, who previously rejected public pressure to push for Assange’s release, said that he raised the issue with US officials in recent meetings. “The government will continue to act in a diplomatic way, but can I assure the member … that I have raised this personally with representatives of the United States government,” Albanese said.

“My position is clear and has been made clear to the US administration – that it is time that this matter be brought to a close,” the Australian leader added.

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#1. To: Horse (#0)

a big step forward. Should have been done years ago

Ada  posted on  2022-12-01   11:35:39 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Ada (#1)

Should have been done years ago

They will forgive Assange, I take it, for being somewhat less than thrilled for his home country's consideration. At this point, Assange may prefer trial on the small chance of an acquittal so he could sue for a civil damage award.

Pinguinite  posted on  2022-12-01   13:03:17 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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#4. To: Pinguinite (#2)

Chances of acquittal in federal court are small indeed. Note that some Oath Keepers were just convicted of sedition when they weren't even present on 1/6. And who would he sue? The US fedgov?

Ada  posted on  2022-12-01 14:05:28 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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