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This is a little bit disingenuous. There is no proven accusation because Assange hasn't gone to trial, which is the part of the process where that standard app
by NovemberWhiskey 6y ago
This is a little bit disingenuous.
There is no proven accusation because Assange hasn't gone to trial, which is the part of the process where that standard applies.
The credible allegation part is the indictment handed down from a federal grand jury; this is the 'probable cause' standard.
- e12e 6y agoI should've worded that differently - we obviously do not expect accusations to be proven before a trial. What I meant was rather: has there been made any credible/sensible accusation for him being involved in hacking? Because while the drivel made it through the grand jury, it's still a vague answer without any allegations of follow-up. Could I help you crack a password hash? Sure, maybe I could. Am I now conspiring to hack into a military network? I rather think not. And that's even though you have my offer in writing.
- morelisp 6y agoIf tomorrow NovemberWhiskey was arrested and found incontrovertibly guilty of hacking a military network, you don't think it's even slightly reasonable that you might also end up on the stand after that comment?
- e12e 6y agoNot really, no. But even so, I certainly hope it's unlikely I'd end up in extradition hearings to the US, charged with conspiracy.