Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Enrique

(27,461 posts)
Thu Aug 16, 2012, 06:13 PM Aug 2012

Not even Julian Assange is clear on whats going on with him right now



http://www.theonion.com/articles/not-even-julian-assange-clear-on-whats-going-on-wi,29203/

LONDON—Following Thursday’s announcement that Ecuador will grant him political asylum, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told reporters that not even he is totally sure what his legal situation is right now. “So wait, what exactly is my current status, and which countries can I go to?” asked Assange, adding that he is also “pretty hazy” on the outstanding criminal charge, or charges, against him at this point. “I think I’m wanted for questioning in Sweden, but if I go there they can apparently extradite me to the United States or something? And I guess I’m allowed to go to Ecuador, of all places, but then I also can’t for some reason? I honestly don’t know anymore.” At press time, Assange told reporters the only thing he is completely certain of is that he has a website.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Not even Julian Assange is clear on whats going on with him right now (Original Post) Enrique Aug 2012 OP
Du rec. Nt xchrom Aug 2012 #1
Given the time differential, he's probably sipping a brandy and getting ready to go to sleep. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #2
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Not even Julian Assange i...