when no actual murderer or rapist is involved, but only a dissident who has been stitched up by a compliant state. (Remember Assange's alleged actions in Sweden don't count as rape in UK law.) . There is plenty of evidence of political motivation. The Swedes have refused all compromises, for example to interview him in the UK or by remote link. It's only an investigation not a charge. It would normally not be considered worthy of a plane ticket, never mind the risk of provoking an international diplomatic crisis. "There is plenty of evidence of political motivation. The Swedes have refused all compromises, for example to interview him in the UK or by remote link. It's only an investigation not a charge. It would normally not be considered worthy of a plane ticket, never mind the risk of provoking an international diplomatic crisis." Nextus. . I agree. . And, as Geoffrey Robertson, QC, said on BBC Radio 4 at teatime, Sweden has a very bad reputation for 'rendering' people to the CIA -- he used the acronym, "CIA", twice, just so there was no doubt. And then, an Ecuadorean came on and said that most of the media in her country is owned by six families. Well, that sounds just like Britain! . What may happen is this: Sweden will undertake not to allow Assange to be extradited to the USA if he comes back and faces the 'questioning' there. Then, once that is over, 'new' evidence will come to