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  He has evaded prosecution for rape for years

Whilst I am no fan of Assange, I think it is fair to point out that Assange is avoiding deportation to Sweden to face questioning concerning accusations of alleged rape. He isn't being prosecuted (yet).

Innocent until proved guilty please, whether you or I like him or not.

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> Innocent until proved guilty please, whether you or I like him or not.

Being prosecuted doesn't mean guilty. Calling being questioned being prosecuted isn't that far off the mark. And neither term implies guilt.

> He isn't being prosecuted (yet).

Yes, because he has evaded it.

... Evading prosecution. The only thing here done is make his extradition order impossible to execute, he hasn't really evaded (ie he didn't break the conditions of his bail)

Of course he broke the conditions of his bail. He was ordered to surrender himself to the court after he lost his Supreme Court hearing. He skipped bail (leaving his supporters £100k out of pocket).

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