Assange insisted countless times for years that he would go to Sweden to face the sexual assault charges against him (he proclaimed innocence) on the condition that he not be extradited to the US. Turns out his fears in this regard were absolutely, 100% legitimate
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Ecuador cut a deal to hand him to British authorities on the condition they don't extradite to any country that tortures prisoners. All the UK has to do to renege is claim the US doesn't torture. Remember, they said Iraq had WMDs & the British fell for it. This is an easier sell.
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It was also revealed that they had been trying to do so for years, since 2013, with the UK begging them in private to not do so.https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/feb/11/sweden-tried-to-drop-assange-extradition-in-2013-cps-emails-show …
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Correct no charges. Wanted for questioning around allegations. And clearly they had no interest in questioning.
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He was going to be arrested for rape and sexual molestation but he fled the country. When his appeal to dismiss the arrest warrant was denied by the final court he hid in the embassy. Like a coward.pic.twitter.com/Hb9Pyye68Q
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