Assange and Steubenville: Excusing Rape

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19. Then he should go face charges

I just spent time reading the police transcripts, it sounds as though both women were very concerned that he took off, or tore condoms during sex, and at one point, one of the women woke up with him already inside her. She felt uncomfortable but allowed him to continue. Whether that is coercion or not (to me it is) as a legal matter in Sweden I don't know, but I'm guessing yes. The transcribed interviews are no doubt embarrassing for all concerned.

According to what I read--( I'm not totally confident about the source, otherwise I'd link )the women initially wanted him tested for STD's because of the condom issue, not nessisarily have him prosecuted. So while I personally find his behavior abhorrent and creepy and fucked up, I think he should just get this over with.


I also read about the extradition laws that would force him to the US, and it's not nearly as easy--or as legal-- as he and his supporters are making it out to be.
He's got strong supporters all over the world. He's not going to Guantanamo.

Wikileaks Austrailia just started a platform that would 'protect sources'. Wikileaks is still going strong.

Mr. Assange needs to move forward.