I'm not certain Assange has "weaseled" anything in this particular case. Had he not sought an exchange?
The logic of this article would have Assange extraditing himself to the US in 2045 had Manning's sentence not been commuted. What would be the point of Assange handing himself over, in either case?
As it stands, Assange would be a fool to allow extradition now; if Manning goes free anyway, what use is there in Assange's martyrdom?
I can't say I'm actually surprised here. I don't know if Mr. Assange appreciates the optics of this move on his part, time will tell on how that plays out.
[+] [-] jonny_storm|9 years ago|reply
The logic of this article would have Assange extraditing himself to the US in 2045 had Manning's sentence not been commuted. What would be the point of Assange handing himself over, in either case?
As it stands, Assange would be a fool to allow extradition now; if Manning goes free anyway, what use is there in Assange's martyrdom?
[+] [-] ChuckMcM|9 years ago|reply
[+] [-] anotheryou|9 years ago|reply
[+] [-] Chris2048|9 years ago|reply
Maybe it's time for WikiLeaks alternatives?...
[+] [-] joe563323|9 years ago|reply