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In reply to the discussion: Top EU official tells Julian Assange: 'Just go to Sweden and answer the questions' [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)was outraged. And that is why there will never be a trial in this case. That woman stated publicly that there was no rape, that she never accused anyone of rape, that she was never threatened and never felt threatened, and her family, friends and other witnesses testified to how distraught she was at these allegations made on her behalf. That too has been documented. As Swedish Legal Experts have stated, 'this case could not stand up in court' and that is why the prosecutor has refused to file charges.
Thanks for using her again though, against her publicly stated wishes. The evidence that will appear in court will by HER OWN testimony, already on the record, not those quickly cobbled together allegations written on her behalf against her wishes by a rabid, extremist attorney who interjected himself into this case.
But then, as he said, 'it doesn't matter what the woman says, the 'state will decide for her'.
Great Patriarchy going on this case. I really hope that woman has been able to get some help to protect her from the operatives who so shamefully used her, and are refusing to bring this case to court where she can speak for herself.
And this is why Women's Groups have publicly stated their disgust with this case.