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Re:USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment by Wowfunhappy on Monday January 04, 2021 @08:59PM (#25641112)
> What if they then put him in solitary anyway?

Nothing, but now you've potentially damaged diplomatic relations with an ally. Countries generally (!) try to keep their promises to each other, or they won't be considered reliable in the future. Just like individuals.

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Re:USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment by TedDoesntTalk on Monday January 04, 2021 @10:42PM (#25641797)
> you've potentially damaged diplomatic relations with an ally.

The UK has done exactly that by denying extradition to the US.

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Re:USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment by rvx80 on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @05:43AM (#25644149)
One wonders if there is not some element of 'tit-for-tat' in response to the Anne Sacoolas / Harry Dunn affair at play here.
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Re:USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment by YawningAngel on Tuesday January 05, 2021 @06:58AM (#25644620)
I'm sure Anne Sacoolas will be presenting herself at the Old Bailey forthwith?
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Re:USA vs. Julian Assange Judgment by sanp on Monday January 04, 2021 @09:13PM (#25641216)
With the new administration, perhaps. Not sure this would have been true with the current admin.
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