That's not true, or at least far from the whole truth.
He said that he was happy to be questioned in Britain, OR to go to Sweden if the Swedish government guaranteed not to extradite him to America. The Swedish government refused both.

See here and here.
(apeloverage committed the vile act of onanism on, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:08, 4 replies)

And why shouldn't the Swedes refuse? What's he afraid of? That America will ask for him to be extradited?
I don't think the Swedes should be asked to make promises on America's behalf.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:10, closed)

"What's he afraid of? That America will ask for him to be extradited?"
Yes. Obviously.
(apeloverage committed the vile act of onanism on, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:14, closed)

What exactly is it that makes him above the law?

( BraynDedd Natasha Kaplinsky's labia majora, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:31, closed)

Why on sweet fucking earth
does anyone think he is likely to be extradited from Sweden? He's more likely to be extradited from the UK, and even that's basically somewhere between unlikely and impossible.

Although, he's massively increased his chances of that happening, the stupid fucking twat, by commiting an actual crime in the UK rather than merely being wanted for questioning over one in Sweden
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:43, closed)

Well, as I said
I don't think the Swedes should be asked to make promises on America's behalf.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:50, closed)

Good job they haven't then, eh?

( Amorous Badger NAKED BEA ARTHUR PHOTOS 4U, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 15:17, closed)

Indeed. It's like some people think the Swedes SHOULD.
These crazy Romans!
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 15:39, closed)

He's somewhat deluded if he thinks he's got any leverage to 'bargain' with a state
you crazy rapist australians
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:14, closed)

It is absolutely impossible in law to make that promise
and his lawyers know that full fucking well. It's a dodge to avoid him facing questioning.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 21 Aug 2012, 14:39, closed)

Some tired untruths
1) He is required for a second interview. The one that is done before charges are pressed. It is in accordance with Swedish law that this be done in Sweden. If it were the first interview then this may have been conducted in England. From a legal standpoint Assanges "offer" is not legally possible and he knows it. Doesn't mean his supporters can't keep repeating it, though.

2) Regarding the condition of not being extradited to America, it's very simple to say the Swedes are refusing to make this promise when the fact of the matter is that it's not lawfully possible to make that promise. Extradition requests are considered by an independent court that the government cannot influence. From a legal standpoint Assanges "condition" is not legally possible and he knows it. Doesn't mean his supporters can't keep repeating it, though.

Fuck Assange and fuck his supporters. Well done all of you for trivialising rape and sexual assault. That's beautiful of you all. You must be very proud.
(Rilux might be pregnant and has bum-aids, Wed 22 Aug 2012, 8:59, closed)

Guardianistas in "being massive hypocrites" shocker.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 23 Aug 2012, 1:22, closed)