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France: Unexpected Parallel Between Assange and Strauss-Kahn

Categories: Western Europe, France, Sweden, U.S.A., Citizen Media, International Relations, Law

The blog de Casimira highlights some similarities [1] [fr] between the timing of the charges and the ensuing judicial battles facing  J. Assange and D. Strauss-Kahn.  She also clarifies the peculiarities of the charge, “sex by surprise” [2] [fr], for which the founder of WikilLeaks is being sued. This charge, which applies when the person refuses to wear a condom, is allegedly specific to Sweden and is punishable by a fine.