Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder 'could be holed up in Ecuadorian embassy for years'

[Robb]

Julian Assange could spend years holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in a bid to dodge extradition to Sweden, an expert said today.

Diplomatic adviser Paul Whiteway warned today that Mr Assange's bid for asylum could take 'a long time to resolve.'

He was also doubtful about whether the WikiLeaks chief, who faces allegations of rape in Sweden, would be allowed to leave the country even if granted asylum, as it could lead to other suspected criminals trying to seek refuge in foreign embassies....

..."I do not see how the British government could accept a situation where someone who has violated his bail could just walk out and leave the country. If that happens anyone with a legal case who feels like leaving the country would take refuge in a foreign embassy."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/wikileaks/9349556/Julian-Assange-WikiLeaks-founder-could-be-holed-up-in-Ecuadorian-embassy-for-years.html

[dipsydoodle]

1. We'll its not a bad place to be

Harrods food hall is adjacent.

[flamingdem]

2. That plus an internet connection and

he'll be in clover

[treestar]

3. Sounds like it would be better to go and face the non-charges in Sweden

And even go to the U.S. to be "persecuted." That would get him a lot more attention than being holed up in the Ecuadorian consulate. And attention is what Julian wants.