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104. According to the DOJ's press release the charge is conspiracy to commit computer intrusion

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 12:52 PM

Apr 2019

... The indictment alleges that in March 2010, Assange engaged in a conspiracy with Chelsea Manning, a former intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army, to assist Manning in cracking a password stored on U.S. Department of Defense computers connected to the Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNet), a U.S. government network used for classified documents and communications. Manning, who had access to the computers in connection with her duties as an intelligence analyst, was using the computers to download classified records to transmit to WikiLeaks. Cracking the password would have allowed Manning to log on to the computers under a username that did not belong to her. Such a deceptive measure would have made it more difficult for investigators to determine the source of the illegal disclosures.

During the conspiracy, Manning and Assange engaged in real-time discussions regarding Manning’s transmission of classified records to Assange. The discussions also reflect Assange actively encouraging Manning to provide more information. During an exchange, Manning told Assange that “after this upload, that’s all I really have got left.” To which Assange replied, “curious eyes never run dry in my experience.”

Assange is charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors...

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/wikileaks-founder-charged-computer-hacking-conspiracy

But would I be right in guessing that, if once extradited on this charge, further charges could be "unsealed"?

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested by British police after being evicted from Ecuador's embas [View all] hlthe2b Apr 2019 OP

good stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #1

Was just about to post BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #2

Awesome News to Wake Up to this AM OldManTarHeel Apr 2019 #3

About time! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #4

Woohoo! It's about damn time happybird Apr 2019 #5

Photos show him being dragged out. He's the guy with the white beard. pnwmom Apr 2019 #6

LOL Scurrilous Apr 2019 #9

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested at London's Ecuadorian embassy. LenaBaby61 Apr 2019 #12

Yeah the article says 47, but damn, he looks way older than that. MH1 Apr 2019 #73

"UK must resist!!1!" happybird Apr 2019 #11

It's about bleedign time! KitSileya Apr 2019 #7

This Administration? zipplewrath Apr 2019 #46

No, I don't think he'll be charged by the Trump admin, unfortunately. KitSileya Apr 2019 #98

BBC: Ecuador's president Moreno said it withdrew Mr Assange's asylum after his repeated violations hlthe2b Apr 2019 #8

:-) Bigredhunk Apr 2019 #10

Get him to testify before the House... cureautismnow Apr 2019 #13

Is he holding a book? lamp_shade Apr 2019 #14

Arrested carrying a Gore Vidal book? Ponietz Apr 2019 #15

Gore Vidal: History of the National Security State hlthe2b Apr 2019 #19

Thanks Ponietz Apr 2019 #23

+1 2naSalit Apr 2019 #24

Is he in a wheelchair? Thanks for posting this. dewsgirl Apr 2019 #38

If he is... Chin music Apr 2019 #102

Gore Vidal... Ghost Dog Apr 2019 #44

Assange will be extradited to the United States machI Apr 2019 #16

Yikes..47 years old? amuse bouche Apr 2019 #17

Yeah that struck me too. 47of74 Apr 2019 #21

His hair is white, was when he was 30... 2naSalit Apr 2019 #25

It's not just that. dewsgirl Apr 2019 #30

Right 47of74 Apr 2019 #68

That boy needs a bit of sun. It likely won't be happening anytime soon. yonder Apr 2019 #78

GOOD orangecrush Apr 2019 #18

About the Cat... irisblue Apr 2019 #20

Believe it or not, that was truly my one big concern in all of this. Assange is an agent ... marble falls Apr 2019 #59

Me too. hlthe2b Apr 2019 #64

Same -- I even emailed the Embassy about it obamanut2012 Apr 2019 #66

It worried me when all of a sudden the news wasn't mentioning that cat, epecially ... marble falls Apr 2019 #69

If you know you're going to be arrested in front of TV cameras... brooklynite Apr 2019 #22

He must be 2naSalit Apr 2019 #27

This has been predicted on Twitter since last week. dewsgirl Apr 2019 #35

His lawyer was posting video of gldstwmn Apr 2019 #103

Because he cried wolf hundreds of times before this. joshcryer Apr 2019 #36

So much more attention if you act like a drama queen. He's being oppressed!!! yardwork Apr 2019 #85

Some background from Twitter: Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #26

Death penalty?! Is this for real? FakeNoose Apr 2019 #58

The beard is a nice touch. Gives him a Howard Hughes vibe Siwsan Apr 2019 #28

Yeah made me think of this: EX500rider Apr 2019 #108

Or this not fooled Apr 2019 #112

Let Justice be done. djacq Apr 2019 #29

I can recall when Assange was a folk hero in these parts... brooklynite Apr 2019 #31

I miss the cries of "OMG!" and feverish rewriting of reality. n/t Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #33

They ran to JPR. joshcryer Apr 2019 #39

I was regularly castigated at that time, for saying that Assange was no hero...N/T ColesCountyDem Apr 2019 #52

I can recall when OPs were met with relevant reponses rather than self-validation. LanternWaste Apr 2019 #84

I bet I know someone who gets up with a smile today....Have a wonderful day Hillary Clinton! airmid Apr 2019 #32

Wonder if our current DOJ will go forward with charges. sinkingfeeling Apr 2019 #34

US extradition warrant served: Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #37

WaPo breaking update on that BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #41

Flashback for context: Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #47

Could be BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #48

The Guardian's Ewen MacAskill: Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #51

Thank you! BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #57

It would set a very dangerous precedent on whistleblowing and media reporting, Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #61

Well there are whistle-blowing laws BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #70

I think there are grounds for arguing as you've done. Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #72

The Washington Post just had an update about the unsealed indictment BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #76

I don't know that much about US law. Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #81

They could probably charge for conspiracy BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #83

Yup. It'll be interesting seeing how this all pans out. Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #87

Personally BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #88

Policing the embassy has certainly cost a bundle. Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #90

I remember when something not related but similar happened BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #93

European Arrest Warrant - would that have not worked if Brexit had happened on March 29th? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2019 #95

I'm not at all clear how it would have worked with the transition period. Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #97

According to the DOJ's press release the charge is conspiracy to commit computer intrusion Ghost Dog Apr 2019 #104

That might depend on whether this single charge BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #106

Thanks. The whole concept of "secret charges" does sound somewhat, Ghost Dog Apr 2019 #109

The whole idea of a "Grand Jury" itself BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #111

Wouldn't be surprised. With this DOJ, who would be? KPN Apr 2019 #96

Regarding extradition, the legal question would be, Ghost Dog Apr 2019 #50

The practical question is Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #54

Good. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #40

Whoa. He looks bad. He looks like a crazy old geezer. With crumbs in his beard. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #42

It was probably due to the previous President's decision BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #49

Here at DU greymattermom Apr 2019 #75

Oh to see a picture like this of Trump being carried out of the White House 40RatRod Apr 2019 #43

Worst house guest ever. Vinca Apr 2019 #45

Looks like he went for the Bin Laden look Renew Deal Apr 2019 #53

Heard this get the red out Apr 2019 #55

Are the hard drives getting turned over. nycbos Apr 2019 #56

EXTRADITE this creep. B Stieg Apr 2019 #60

OH MY GOD!!! THEY ARRESTED SANTA!!! bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #62

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 47of74 Apr 2019 #63

What's the book in his hand? sfwriter Apr 2019 #65

DIscussed upstream hlthe2b Apr 2019 #71

Could a presidential pardon be forthcoming? "I love Wikileaks!" Marcuse Apr 2019 #67

More from WaPo - Unsealed indictment BumRushDaShow Apr 2019 #74

Interesting timing Raven123 Apr 2019 #77

UPDATE: UK pledges it won't send Assange to country with death penalty: Ecuador brooklynite Apr 2019 #79

UPDATE: Statement by the President of Ecuador brooklynite Apr 2019 #80

Much more eloquent and well spoken than our joke of a President 47of74 Apr 2019 #86

soon to be extradited to the US to face yaesu Apr 2019 #82

Going out in style... brooklynite Apr 2019 #89

UPDATE: Assange found guilty of breaching bail; sentencing awaits brooklynite Apr 2019 #91

Video of arrest brooklynite Apr 2019 #92

UPDATE: Extradition Hearing on May 2 brooklynite Apr 2019 #94

I wonder if he'll apply for bail? n/t Denzil_DC Apr 2019 #99

First thing I heard when the clock radio woke us up: "Hot diggity, they got Assange!" sez I... Hekate Apr 2019 #100

I'm picturing Ivanka, the dumb-n-dummer sons, tRump and Pence in this type of scene soon. ffr Apr 2019 #101

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Good. nt SunSeeker Apr 2019 #107

They'll have to rebuild that whole wing of the embassy. defacto7 Apr 2019 #110

NBC4 Los Angeles had an article on this. Near the end of the article, it said C Moon Apr 2019 #113

Translation: Ecuador felt they had milked Assange for all they could and wanted him gone. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #114