This is quite interesting way to frame that. To imply that Assange is willingly and knowingly crossed path of the most powerful entity in the world is to imply

This is quite interesting way to frame that. To imply that Assange is willingly and knowingly crossed path of the most powerful entity in the world is to imply that he is extraordinary principled, brave. Julian Assange does not seem that brave to me. Or the circumstances were not right for him to show that exceptional bravery. I think rather he thought that what he is doing is lawful and protected activity. Nobody acting in good faith should be punished more than for honest mistake. This is what happening here. Journalist is being punished for literally doing his job. In good faith. All while residing in countries where rule of law is declared, not in Turkey or Russia.