Julian Assange's right to asylum | Glenn Greenwald

Given the travesty that is American justice, WikiLeaks' founder is entitled to seek asylum and well-advised to fear extradition

If one asks current or former WikiLeaks associates what their greatest fear is, almost none cites prosecution by their own country. Most trust their own nation's justice system to recognize that they have committed no crime. The primary fear is being turned over to the US. That is the crucial context for understanding Julian Assange's 16-month fight to avoid extraditi...