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> Rehashing US war crimes, which would certainly come up, won't be great for the prosecution either. Assuming the judge doesn't block that line of argument.
by shkkmo 5y ago
> Rehashing US war crimes, which would certainly come up, won't be great for the prosecution either.
Assuming the judge doesn't block that line of argument.
- tyingq 5y agoHe's charged with espionage for material related to a war crime. It's not a peripheral issue.
- shkkmo 5y agoI've seen "non peripheral issues" blocked by hostile judges in plenty of cases, especially cases when classified information comes into play. I hope you're right, but think the USA will make sure this is heard by a judge who will happily toe their line.
- boomboomsubban 5y agoEllsberg was not permitted to mention what was released in his defense, Assange likely won't either.