(Though if he was indicted under seal, you wouldn't know...)
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Replying to @MarkDennehy @tqbf
IANAL, but my understanding is you can’t get extradited from the UK to the US for a secret indictment.
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I don't know if that's correct and I'm not defending him; just saying "we're not looking to arrest him" may be incorrect.
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And neither of us would know or not because of the whole "secret" bit.
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Replying to @MarkDennehy @Pinboard
He would get the equivalent of a habeas hearing in the UK before being extradited. No possible secrecy.
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Abdul Hakim Belhaj might have a more cynical view of the strengths of UK justice in this area...
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Replying to @MarkDennehy @Pinboard
These are the arguments that drive me batty.
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Yes: the CIA could rendition Assange, extrajudicially, to the US.
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Yes, that has happened before.
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But if that’s the threat you’re worried about, NONE OF THIS MATTERS. I promise: “Seal Team 6” can get in the embassy.
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“indicted under seal… TEAM SIX!” [Michael Bay explosions]
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a single loose seal could do it
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