As Trump touches down, Assange's lawyer Per Samuelson at Swedish court this morning Archived Message
Posted by margo on June 3, 2019, 11:04 am, in reply to "Guardian journalists continue to joke and troll about Assange on Twitter"
Unfolding news on twitter (eg AnonymousScandinavia) The WL founder is expected to be detained in his absence at Uppsala today. Hearing began at 10am. Per E Samuelson at Uppsala District Court. Not allowed to record video or take pictures in courtroom. Prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson believes that her client was in a helpless state when she was asleep. She also believes that the negotiations should take place behind closed doors to protect both her client and Assange's integrity. Per Samuelson replies that his client Julian Assange calls for the doors to be kept open for increased transparency. Proceedings now continue behind closed doors... When public proceedings continue, there will be discussion on the proportionality principle and flight risk .... / ongoing
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