Assange is getting a TV show →
From WIRED:
The show will be broadcast exclusively on Russian network RT, which is run by the state-owned RIA Novost news agency. Formerly known as Russia Today, the channel is available around the world. In the UK it’s available on channel 512 on Sky, and Freeview channel 85.
I’m uncomfortable about this. Despite the fact that I’m not one of those deplorable assholes who think that rape survivors make up their testimonies to get attention, I can’t help but think that there are a few sketchy things about what Assange currently stands accused of in Sweden - changing testimony, a series of legal representatives with corrupt interests, a healthier extradition treaty with the USA, and so on. But nevertheless: this is a man under house arrest, awaiting extradition to be tried for the rape of one woman and sexual coercion of another. There’s a chance, however small, that he’s guilty - and that would mean that the Russian network RT is giving a very public and lucrative platform to a rapist. Wait until he’s deemed innocent, at least - if that happens. This is far too premature.
