Definition of paranoia: supporters of Julian Assange

[Daniellesbian]

9. Just because you're paranoid ...

"Many commentators have been dismissive of Assange's claims he is at risk of politically-motivated United States espionage charges. ...

Against this background it is reasonable to ask just what evidence there is of a US desire and indeed intention to prosecute Assange.

The short answer is a great deal of evidence — from the public statements of the US government, Australian diplomatic reports released to Fairfax Media under freedom-of-information laws, and disclosures in the pre-court martial proceedings concerning US Army private Bradley Manning who faces 22 charges, including the most serious one of "aiding the enemy" by disclosing classified military information. There has never been that much secrecy about the US government's determination to pursue WikiLeaks. ...

US Attorney-General Eric Holder told a Washington press conference that the Justice Department was pursuing "an active, ongoing criminal investigation" into WikiLeaks.

"This is not saber-rattling," Mr Holder said. "To the extent that we can find anybody who was involved in the breaking of American law . . . they will be held responsible.""

http://www.smh.com.au/world/are-assanges-fears-justified-20120622-20u6i.html


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