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> It is very likely he has already been found guilty in abstentia in a secret trial.

The US Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that such a thing is not permissible. Zero wiggle room on this in the various decisions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_in_absentia#United_State...

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I recall reading that evidence Assange was being tried in absentia was leaked but not released. I cannot find anything about it now. I'm willing to accept that I am remembering incorrectly or it must have been a bad source.

After all, a few days ago when I heard Santorum's name for the first time this election, I thought "Santorum...but doesnt that mean.....?" Only after looking it up did I remember we made that up. The mind is a frightening thing.

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