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That inaccuracy and your statement does nothing to prove that extradition to Sweden will lead to extradition to the US and somehow makes it easier.
by jamespo 12y ago
That inaccuracy and your statement does nothing to prove that extradition to Sweden will lead to extradition to the US and somehow makes it easier.
- andyjohnson0 12y agoThe need for the UK's agreement to an extradition from Sweden to the USA only applies while the investigation in Sweden is active. After it is over, Assange can be extradited without the UK's approval. See [1]. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8192145 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8192145
- jamespo 12y agoYes, but what specifically makes it more favourable for the US to extradite from Sweden than the UK?
- andyjohnson0 12y agoI didn't say that it did. Simply pointing out that a scenario exists for his extradition from Sweden without the additional complication of UK government involvement.