Julian Assange Granted Bail, Prosecutors To Appeal, Michael Moore Offers To Contribute

by Matt Schneider | 1:05 pm, December 14th, 2010

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was granted bail this morning in a London courtroom, but already reports suggest Swedish prosecutors plan to appeal his release. If released, Assange would have to wear an electronic tracking device and would have heavy travel restrictions. Although the biggest impediment to temporary freedom might be raising the hefty amount of bail required: £240,000 ($320,000).

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore announced on his blog that he would contribute $20,000 to Assange’s bail, because Wikileaks works “to expose the crimes that were concocted in secret and carried out in our name and with our tax dollars.” Hmm, if it’s so important to Moore, why not foot the entire bill?

Given Assange’s recent lashing out at certain corporations, “we now know that Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and others are instruments of U. S. foreign policy,” Assange’s attorney Mark Stephens showed a bit of humor concluding “it’s a pity that he can’t use Mastercard or Visa in order to assist him to [come up with the bail money].” Stay tuned to see if any other activist celebrities join Moore with financial support for Assange.

Bail, Julian Assange, Michael Moore, Wikileaks

Obeezy

That slob Moore will do anything to keep his name in the news and go against America….Im sure of he could help Al Queda and Hezzbola he would do that to…He makes a great case for public executions
Harry Flashman

Any bets this guy will disappear like a rat down a hole as soon as the eyes of the authorities are off of him? There is no shortage of fellow rats out there willing to hide him and he knows it.

Let him loose and POOF! He’s gone. This will be a vanishing act that will make David Copperfield jealous.
Harry Flashman

The only upside to Assange disappearing faster than a set of gold rims at a Snoop Dog concert will be that when he does whatever money Michael Moore put up for his bond will be forfeit.

Now THAT’S comedy!!!!!
cjd ohio 1

michael moore posting bail for a accused sex offender, wow great move mike
More Liberty

Anytime an individual can show government corruption and lies, I support the truth. We need more airing of dirty laundry.
Powerslave

More Liberty said:
Anytime an individual can show government corruption and lies, I support the truth. We need more airing of dirty laundry.

I agree whole-heartedly. However, if the attacks on Visa and Master Card have any affect on the operation of small businesses and the day to day lives of those of us who are just trying to get by, than Assange’s hacker friends will get no sympathy from me.
jooce81

More Liberty said:
Anytime an individual can show government corruption and lies, I support the truth. We need more airing of dirty laundry.

exactly, people don’t realize sure it makes this country look silly and embarrassed in the short term, but in the long term we may be better off.
milynily

Shocked i tell you shocked! Did anyone except anything else from Moore? Free country i guess.
Just4thefax

Fact: Michael Moore has a soft spot or something like that for European men that’s it! Never see that bozo with a woman do you?
Atticus Draco

Harry Flashman said:
The only upside to Assange disappearing faster than a set of gold rims at a Snoop Dog concert will be that when he does whatever money Michael Moore put up for his bond will be forfeit.

Now THAT’S comedy!!!!!

OH THAT’s A LOVELY THOUGHT!!
LMAOI