ANALYSIS: Assange is in court twice this week. This is what's at stake
Politicians from both sides of politics have expressed their concerns about the possibility of him being extradited to the US on charges that would confine him to jail for the rest of his life.As Assange's case proceeds, it is likely support for him will build. In the process, this will pressure the Australian Government to do more to persuade the Americans to back off.
Australian journalism has been conflicted over the degree to which Assange should be supported, with arguments for and against. Rusbridger defends Assange against attempts to extradite him on grounds that"whatever Assange got up to in 2010-11, it was not espionage".
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