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3 September 2012

The legal mythology of the extradition of Julian Assange

Why the “zombie facts” of Assange supporters are wrong.

By David Allen Green

Two years ago serious allegations of sexual assault and rape were made against Julian Assange, the founder and editor-in-chief of Wikileaks.

The allegations followed a visit by two women (known in legal documents as AA and SW) to a Swedish police station on 20 August 2010. From what they told the police, a formal criminal investigation was commenced.  Due process started its course.

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