Interpol has issued an international warrant at the request of a Swedish court for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in connection with alleged sex crimes.
The Stockholm Criminal Court last week issued an international arrest warrant for Assange on probable cause, saying he is suspected of rape, sexual molestation and illegal use of force. Sweden asked Interpol to post a "Red Notice" after a judge approved a motion to bring him into custody.
The arrest warrant stems from allegations made against Assange, who is Australian, in August. In a November, Assange's lawyer said the sex-crime charges stem from consensual sexual relationships his client had with two women.
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no surprise there, this guy certainly has the creep factor covered...
This reminds me of the way people went after Napster originally to hopefully stop illegal file sharing. You know, once you stop this guy, another one is going to pop up to take his place. That's the pattern.. It's nothing political.. It's more a technical problem than anything else. But sure, keep going after figureheads, and the snake will grow a new one.. puh.
It fits his profile; arrogant and egotistical puke that thinks he can do as he damn pleases. The same arrogance and force he exercises on women too
absolutely agree
It won't be long before Americans are begging the likes of China or Russian to come liberate us. The U.S. Government is out of control !!
Joe you must have reading comprehension problems. It is NOT the USA with a warrant out for Assange. It's SWEDEN you half wit!
No surprise they would want this man arrested, he may actually expose the truth about this world, and we can't have that now can we?
Joe2010–
You're myopic if you believe Sweden wasn't strong-armed into this move...problem is: it's too transparent. Reminds me of the Bushie and his WMDs that never materialized, yet all the sheep went right on grazing.
Not one to be a conspirator but someone's trying to shut wiki leaks DOWN
Good. The sooner, the better!
Yes, everytime big brother govt doesnt like what you've done politically, in come the trumped up charges.
I agree that this may just be an attempt to shut him down, but I don't see how that's a bad thing. The guy is causing problems and needs to be stopped.
causing problems for whom? The government or its people?
I thought the samething when i seen the head line!!
He's causing problems for governments AND people. He's putting lives at risk.
BOTH!
Be careful what you wish for. I cant imagine that someone who would work as hard as Assange has to make Wikileaks happen would create a distraction in his life so dramatic that it would make the walls come tumbling down. When you take on all the most powerful people in the world someone is going to get you. Assange is a dead man, and I think he knows it. That is why so much is coming so fast. Theft would not be enough. They had to get him on the worst of all crimes. Murder is more forgiveable. They leave him with no allies, nowhere will he garner sympathy. It's the perfect setup.
the same people who are, as i'm typing this, ordering drone strikes on women and children, carrying out military exercises in a high tension area in an attempt to start a war that will kill hundreds of thousands of civilians, are complaining that this will put lives at risk?!?!?! They make me sick. The only people that this is putting in danger are corrupt government officials who deserve to die anyway. Assange should have been one of CNN's heros. More power to him!
Probably... but then again... wouldn't he have intercepted the cable for that?
this is a bunch of BS. the US and EU will do anything to shut Assange's mouth
I'm curious why you think this leaker is doing a good thing?
Guess being the leader behind Wikileaks makes him immune from any criminal charges.
I am 13 and realize this too. It is very "ironic" that he is being wanted at the same time the cables were leaked. There is something in those cables that the government does not want us to see. something big. maybe it......
@ Julie D: SUNSHINE is the best disinfectant for democracy. Ours has been labouring in the dark for far too long. Assange is a hero for doing what he's doing.
He's been wanted for a few weeks now in Sweden.
I guess because you have freedom of speech. Thats why they let you speak shannon.
That's cause governments knew he had the papers but couldn't find him in time to stop him from posting them!! He's smart they can't trace his website cause he knew they would try to silence hIm before he did post them.
@Zen-ichi-Maro Assange WAS whistleblower exposing a cover ups of US misdeeds. He has transferred from that with this latest round of leaks. The problem is 2-fold. A) If US diplomats are unable to give their candid descriptions and impressions of world leaders back to the US without making them politically correct so as not to offend any leaders then we will never get those accurate assessments. B) If foreign leaders and diplomats can't trust that what they tell US diplomats in what was supposed to be private, then lines of communication between the US and others will also stop being as true and frank as it needs to be to accomplish realistic goals in foreign policy.
lol,better pucker up now buddy.Shouldn`t have taken a dump in that last bowl of wheaties
@Niles
"And for those of you knuckleheads think that EVERYTHING that a gov't does behind closed doors should be open for all to see
Why don't you take EVERYTHING you've ever said about your friends, co-workers, boss, family and post that on the internet....then publicize it
How well do you think that works for open discourse and your relationships?
WELL SAID..... and worth repeating
@Charles I rarely say anything that would put me in that kind of situation. When I talk bad about someone I stand behind what I say, unless someone proves me wrong. If proven wrong I am the first one to admit it and offer an apology. Isn't that the way things should be, not only for individuals but everyone, including governments? I had a recent situation where someone had asked me if I had said something about them, I told them the truth and put what I said into context even though I knew there was a high possibility that they would beat the heck out of me. For standing up and telling the truth no matter the consequences you will command respect from your peers, even if that means you take a few knots and bruises. We have turned into a country of liars and cheats. I think it's time we start telling the truth, and work towards being a country that can command respect once again.
THE WOLFOWITZ DOCTRINE AGAIN, TRYING TO PUT IN JAIL AN INNOCENT JOURNALIST.....SHAME ON YOU AMERICANS!!!
how do you know he's innocent? Because of the timing? By your logic a sick person could commit a crime then blackmail a public figure...then claim the charges are a conspiracy.
Hum.. they said that interpol requested the warrent for his arrest. and in a swiss court.. How exactly is that america trying to put this fellow in jail?
Parrotbutt is a teenager.
Pay no attention.
He's no better than the common spy. If he was in the US he would have been arrested by now. What he is doing is self-righteous and downright dangerous.
This guy puts a lot of people's lives in danger, including common service members who are serving their country
And for those of you knuckleheads think that EVERYTHING that a gov't does behind closed doors should be open for all to see
Why don't you take EVERYTHING you've ever said about your friends, co-workers, boss, family and post that on the internet....then publicize it
How well do you think that works for open discourse and your relationships?
america didn't ask for the warrant.. SWEDEN did. read the article.
Genius, it's interpol from a SWISS court. Also, this moron is leaking information that terrorists can use to KILL YOU and I. I don't care if they lock him up for toturing a parrot. Get him offline and out of the intel business.
Journalist?
If I broke into your house, stole your diary, credit card bills, and Internet history then told then world would I be a journalist?
Even if I revealed that you ratted on a mobster who would go kill your children?
Even if I revealed you had aids?
Even if I revealed you cheated on your wife with a man?
He is a criminal.
Don't feed the Parrot, he covers topside of the bridge, his troll buddies cover down below.
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Irsh man, what is irsh??? can't figure out any reference.
But anyway, brilliant response, absolutely brilliant.
You're a teenage also, aren't you.
@frontgate: hey, low blow. You're insulting all the teenagers out there. irsh man is more of a monkey
Wow, he must have some pretty big dirt on the "mystery bank". Mess with state secrets and ambassador communications, OK. But mess with a big money bank and all of a sudden there's an arrest warrant again.
That was a "honey trap". Not too smart though to fall for that.
Wikileaks will function without Assange at the helm.
You are probably right, but the next in command can be taken out also.
None of you have figured it out. Wikileaks is the coup de grace of national sovereignty. This was designed to bring down all nations for the purpose of enforcing one central global government. You fools willingly surrender your freedom for some misguided ideology that your new masters will be more benevolent then your previous ones. Freedom is becoming an illusion to control the masses. Welcome to the new world order.
Not me! I've been wearing my tinfoil hat and had all my filling pulled!
ha,ha,ha a conspiracy theorist on hand.
Your funny, multiple governments do not guarantee freedom. If anything multiple governments have contributed to a great amount of suffering by many people in many places in the world. What the world really needs is one world government that will bring peace to all peoples.
EXACTLY!! He is in on it i think. they want to control what we see and put on the internet and this was a perfect plot to get our RIGHT of free speech taken from us!! The NWO hasn't gone anywhere but are working everyday to make their plans possible! WAKE UP WORLD AND STAND UP FOR UR FREEDOM!!!
@Whynot. Ur so misguided!! And @frontgate it cant be a conspiracy if George Bush Sr. Himself talked about when he was president!! They put conspiracy in front of it to discredit all talk of the NWO so we the ppl don't try and stop them!
someone has a radio that is broken so it is always on , and tuned to alex jones' radio show
Don't care how they take him out – just take him out!
AGREED!!!
Move to China and you will never have to hear about him again!
kinda pathetic to applaud trumped up charges. What goes around comes around dont forget.
Underdog......what does around comes around?
Seems like that's exactly what's happened here
Glad to hear you say so. I agree.
If this is all that get's done to him, he is getting off exceedingly easy. If he had published docs from Iran or Russia, he'd already be dead and rotting in a deep hole.
If he's innocent he'll turn himself in
When the powers that be are coming for blood, the justice system becomes quite dubious. Whether he's innocent or not is wholly irrelevant.
Tinfoil hat is too tight bud
That's right, revert to the tinfoil hat comeback. If you want to have an informed discussion, the very least you can do is respond in a substantive manner.
You're biased it's no use.
it doesnt matter if hes innocent or not.
Lol, I can say the exact same about you too. I can say you have too much faith in the government telling you the truth and the purity of the "system".
You watch too many movies. Are you a truther too?
I don't watch movies Chris, I read books written by academics, historians, and investigative journalists. You should give it a shot. Infortainment is filtered. And no, I'm not what you would define as a "truther", but that doesn't mean I believe what the government tells me about 9/11. Governments and political parties have every reason and interest to lie to you and I. Don't have so much faith in them.
I bet he's hiding in Thailand
Since when do Interpol put up red notices for rapists?
Undoubtedly this is an international manhunt thanks to the most powerful country in the world having egg on their face.
Bet he "commits suicide" in a couple of months.