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Assange case: Key witness admits he lied (thewire.in)

875 points by graderjs · 1894 days ago · 281 comments on HN

Article summary

A key witness in the Assange case has admitted to lying, raising questions about the validity of the charges against him. The details of the article are not available, but the comments suggest that the witness's admission has significant implications for the case. The discussion revolves around the credibility of the media and the motivations behind the charges against Assange. The case has sparked debate about the role of journalism and the treatment of whistleblowers.

Main themes

  • Assange case
  • media credibility
  • political motivation
  • election interference
  • journalism and whistleblowing
  • US government hypocrisy

What commenters say

  • The media's credibility is called into question due to its handling of the Assange case and other high-profile stories.
  • Assange's actions were motivated by a desire to expose the truth, rather than to influence the outcome of elections.
  • The charges against Assange are politically motivated and intended to silence him.
  • The US media's coverage of the 2016 election was biased and contributed to the outcome.
  • The DNC's actions, as revealed by WikiLeaks, were a significant factor in the election's outcome.
  • Assange's leaks were selective and targeted specific politicians, rather than being a genuine attempt to bring truth to light.
  • The treatment of Assange is an example of the US government's hypocrisy and double standards.
  • The case against Assange is a threat to journalism and the freedom of the press.