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In reply to the discussion: No charges ever pressed: Assange marks three years of UK detention [View all]BainsBane
(57,775 posts)The only reason charges haven't been filed is because the Swedish system does not allow them until the very end of the investigation. Not a single one of your points is accurate.
Here are the charges against Assange, still standing. Sweden has different stages of investigation in legal cases. An arrest warrant is the equivalent of charges. It details precisely what he is accused of.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/125531125
The UK Supreme Court in its ruling rejecting Assange's appeal to overturn the extradition order to Sweden clearly articulates the status of the investigation. You are making a point of avoiding looking at the legal documentation put in front of you. The court demonstrated that investigation has stalled because of Assange's refusal to comply with the arrest warrant. http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/world/20110224-Britain-Ruling-Assange-Extradition-to-Sweden.pdf The Swedish prosecutor explains why the interview cannot be conducted in the UK, but I think even you know that Assange would never submit to such an interview even if allowed under Swedish law. He is evading sexual assault charges for a reason.
From the Swedish Prosecutors office, Why Assange can't be interviewed in the UK: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024161750#post7
Chronology of the events in the investigation and legal proceedings: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4162346
Nothing you have said is accurate. It reflects a complete lack of understanding of the facts of the case. You have an opportunity to read the record to inform yourself--that is, if the truth matters to you. Only you can decide that.