Charge against WikiLeaks founder 'not political': Sweden

[bemildred]

Mostly because Ms Ny has apparently been flushed out in the open to make a statement.

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish prosecutor handling rape allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Sunday dismissed suggestions from one of his lawyers that the case might be politically motivated.

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Swedish prosecutor Marianne Ny, who is handling the rape allegations in Sweden, defended the pursuit of the case in comments to AFP on Sunday.

"This investigation has proceeded perfectly normally without any political pressure of any kind," prosecutor Marianne Ny said.

"It is completely independent," she added. It was Ny who successfully applied for the Interpol Red Notice against Assange, indicating that he was wanted for questioning over the allegations of rape and sexual assault against two women in Sweden.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/Charge-against-WikiLeaks-founder-not-political-Sweden/articleshow/7050607.cms

[Forkboy]

1. LOL

[Bodhi BloodWave]

4. whats so funny?

I assume you have proof of interference?

Or do you just believe that the word of a lawyer defending somebody automatically makes their words mean more?

[Forkboy]

6. LOL

[Bodhi BloodWave]

9. so no proof, about as expected.

I mean who needs evidence and facts when defending a hero of the people, they just get in the way

[Forkboy]

12. LOL

[Canuckistanian]

13. LOL

[Union Scribe]

14. "so no proof"....just like his accusers! It must be catchy.

[Bodhi BloodWave]

17. I am willing to wait and see the proof OR more likely 'lack' of proof in regards to their charges

at the trial if it goes that far.

What i will not do is give somebody a pass on a potential rape charge just because they are considered a hero by many

[cali]

8. sometimes things are so obvious, that any reasonable person

can draw a reasonable conclusion- which in this case is that it's blatantly political.

[Bodhi BloodWave]

10. which is where we somewhat disagree to be honest. n/t

[bemildred]

5. "Honest, I'd tell you right away if I was being manipulated or had some hidden agenda." nt

[rocktivity]

28. DING DING DING! Forkboy, you're our grand prize winner!

LOL indeed!

:rofl:
rocktivity

[EmilyKent]

2. That's hilarious!

Sweden has become a laughingstock over this because it's so blatantly obvious.

[krabigirl]

7. Yep

[bemildred]

3. Julian Assange treated like non-citizen by Australian government, says lawyer

And Mr Assange’s London-based lawyer, Mark Stephens, has accused the Australian government of failing to offer help to his client.

As the fallout from the release of diplomatic cables spreads to Australia, Mr Stephens questioned the worth of an Australian passport.

"He has had no assistance or offers of assistance ... by the Australian authorities in Sweden, or London or America," Mr Stephens told ABC radio.

"One has to question what the value of an Australian passport is, whether you agree with what he has done or not."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/julian-assange-treated-like-non-citizen-by-australian-government-says-lawyer/story-fn59niix-1225966275969

[EFerrari]

11. LOL! If I still ran an open mic, I'd book her!

:rofl:

[northernlights]

15. Right. You ALWAYS give written permission for someone to leave a country and then get Interpol after

them for consensual sex but without a condom (or with a broken condom or...whatever)

:rofl:

[glinda]

16. Here is some info on Ms. Ny

http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/standardsetting/childjustice/Marianne%20Ny.asp

Personal experience with "some" people who deal with child molestation or child abuse cases is that sometimes they have never recovered from having that experience themselves. Perhaps in her case she is harboring incredible disfunction because of personal experience and not dealing with it well as one can hope. As well as being prodded by the USA. Just a thought.

[bemildred]

19. She seems kind of "brittle" to me, she ought to be making her case better,

or not making it at all. So maybe you have a point. That could also make her an easy target for manipulation.

[glinda]

21. Exactly. I also think the same thing with the "accuser". Not balanced, angry, can be manipulated.

[Bluerthanblue]

20. personal experience with both child molestation and abuse has

taught me that ALL people can be very cruel. Even those who you look at as friends and family. The most damaging abuse is quite often at the hands of people that should be 'safe'.

Does this article about Ms. Ny state that she is a survivor, or is this simply your assumption?

Is this helpful or necessiary?

[glinda]

23. If this discussion has hit a personal note with you, I am sorry. Her background is of interest.

Any of her background. And this is her background.

[Bluerthanblue]

25. I understand that you are interested in her background. I don't have

a problem with that.

Your comment did hit a nerve with me. I wish I could say that it didn't, but it did.

I think it was unfair for you to speculate that Ms.Ny is a survivor, then take that a step further suggesting she was less than whole as a result or that it would explain some deficit in character or integrity.

I'd like to believe your 'sorry' is genuine and not sarcastic. I don't take issue with you being interested in her background, or sharing it. It's where you went from there.
Many people are making all sorts of unfounded, unfair statements in their attempt to make sense of this whole issue. If TRUTH and FACTS are as precious as people who claim to support Mr. Assange say they are, why not rely on verifiable, plain truths and facts instead of speculation and gossip (this criticism is not directed to you in particular).

peace~

[glinda]

30. I was genuine and am quite aware and sympathetic to these issues.

No where have I used the words that you have such as deficit in character or lack of integrity.
But I was quite struck by her pursuance of this case while taking into account her past work and focus. I was just "wondering" if there was a connection between possible anger and unresolved issues and her recent actions. Just an off odd wonder.(also taking into account the woman who has accused Assange who admits to hating and trapping men) I do stand by my observation of witnessing some who have moments of lashing out at others when they themselves have not healed.

[Bluerthanblue]

31. you may not have used the exact words but didn't you speculate

that this woman is a survivor of abuse and then go on to say:
"Perhaps in her case she is harboring incredible dysfunction because of personal experience and not dealing with it well as one can hope."

Are you honestly simply 'wondering' or looking for a way to discredit her? People who have never been molested or physically abused get angry too you know, and they also lash out at others. What's with the lashing out and anger in reference to Ms. Ny anyway? The link you posted doesn't discuss this.

There are many survivors who go on to become advocates and healers. The link you posted details Ms.Ny's work with cases CSA and domestic violence which shouldn't give anyone cause to distrust her credibility. The same can't be said for your 'wondering'.

[xchrom]

18. The joke is - and people ate acting like they don't know it -

His primary accuser has CIA connections over a number of years.

So yeah - the statement is funny.

[Iggo]

22. Sure it is: Iggo.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

24. Riiiighhht. And, Holder's threats are just dinner conversation.

[Odin2005]

26. Bullshit!

[rocktivity]

27. ...Thereby conclusively proving that it IS political!

They want to internationally extradite someone for questioning about a crime that at worst will result in a fine? No, it's not political at all!

By the way, they are NOT rape allegations--they involve consensual sex with either a broken or nonexistent condom.

:rofl:
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[Catherina]

29. Lol! And one day we'll find the WMDs in Iraq. n/t