I have a friend who's life was completely ruined by a federal criminal case before charges were ever even filed.
I'm not sure you understand the implications of "charges dropped". Sometimes that can consume 5+ years of one's life, sometimes part or all of that imprisoned. It always costs a fortune, too.
If you aren't aware of what the US is planning for Assange, you're not paying attention. This is the same government that thinks that people at the New York Times should be indicted for espionage.
I'm not sure you understand the implications of "charges dropped". Sometimes that can consume 5+ years of one's life, sometimes part or all of that imprisoned. It always costs a fortune, too.
If you aren't aware of what the US is planning for Assange, you're not paying attention. This is the same government that thinks that people at the New York Times should be indicted for espionage.
http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011-01-05/entertainment...