2019-04-11 | Breaking Down the Julian Assange Hacking Case | WIRED
'Is one failed attempt to crack a password really enough to embroil Assange in a felony hacking case?', "The charges against Assange represent, in fact, the second time in his life he's been charged with computer hacking."
'The indictment only charges Assange with one count, with a maximum of five years in prison. ', "That doesn't make the charges against Assange an open-and-shut case, argues Tor Ekeland, a well-known hacker defense attorney."
'These are charges for ordinary computer hacking. '
[–] amarQ144 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
He will get a plea deal in exchange for testimony, a presidential pardon from his "guilty plea", ...and a new name and address if he wishes in the witness protection program...Those he gives evidence against won't be so lucky.
[–] Quisp [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I sure hope so....