Sweden Drops Julian Assange Rape Investigation
The guy conspired to hack govt computers with the intent of publishing classified information. This much we know from the Manning chat transcript.<p>What those secrets were and if Assange is a journalist or publisher or rapist or saint or martyr or useful idiot is all moot.<p>The guy is going to spend time in a US prison at some point unless he dies or flees. If he doesn't go via Sweden is almost immaterial (unless you're a rape victim wanting their day in court).<p>What exactly is it about Assange that says he should be immune from prosecution and what other loopholes exist to the rule of law?