> The only thing he's being extradited for is trying to hack into US gov computer systems, something which he literally admitted to in a chat message with Manni

> The only thing he's being extradited for is trying to hack into US gov computer systems, something which he literally admitted to in a chat message with Manning. https://www.wired.com/story/julian-assange-arrest-indictment.. https://www.wired.com/story/julian-assange-arrest-indictment.... It sounds like an open and shut case then. So why does the US want his possessions? The US should have no interest in his possessions if they are genuinely not on a fishing expedition. Why is Chelsea Manning's testimony required? Why is she back in prison? It seems an open and shut case. Maybe the media are telling you it's not a fishing expedition, but it sure looks like one.