Assange concerned at murder talk

[canetoad]

Source: The Age (Melbourne)

Assange concerned at murder talk
Paola Totaro, London
January 12, 2011

Julian Assange has thanked Australia for its support of his — and WikiLeaks' — cause but called on Americans to tone down political rhetoric, saying those who incite violence should be charged with incitement to murder.

Speaking to the Fairfax Media in the stairwell of the Crown Magistrates’ Court just before his first hearing, Mr Assange smiled and appeared calm, saying Australia had been "enormously helpful to our cause" and whispered "thank you" before being whisked off to a special room with his legal team.

The hearing lasted less than 10 minutes with both sides saying they were ready for the formal extradition hearing on February 6 and 7. Australian QC Geoffrey Robertson said the defence case was proceeding in a "swimming manner" and asked the judge for the defence’s skeleton argument to be made available to the public.
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This was posted online within minutes of the end of the hearing, in which the court allowed a change to bail conditions, allowing Mr Assange to sleep in London for two nights next month to avoid him having to wake up at 3am to attend cour

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/assange-concerned-at-murder-talk-20110111-19mmy.html

[Joanne98]

1. Yeah Sarah Palin! TURN OFF THE YAP!

[jwirr]

2. Yes, in this we are also on the same page. Except that it just might

be our government that is out to get him.

[earcandle]

3. Tons of respect for Julian Assange and how he is handling his own death threats.

[old guy]

4. Not to worry.

The US has this kind of talk all the time and nothing ever happens.... Oh wait....

[glinda]

5. Good luck with everything Julian. That is all I can say.