The idea that he could get a fair trial in the US is beyond ridiculous.
Courts are not perfect because they are made of human beings but what is a better alternative? The alternative that you are implying is that courts and laws are only for people you don't like and since you like (or agree with) Julian Assange it's not necessary.
The level of willful ignorance of history is truly appalling.
Anyways, 'omg that would never happen' to 'omg so long ago, hurrdurr' - you're not arguing in good faith. later.
Devil's advocate: I'd be nervous answering those questions publicly when they are close to undoubtedly classified topics. Were there also closed door hearings?
If a company like Chevron could influence a court with a private prosecutor to put a journalist on house arrest for a year, how on earth could a whistleblower expect a fair trial when all they have to say is "national security" and he disappears in a dark hole for the rest of his life.
> Donziger is married and has a son.[17] The family lives in a two-bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.[17][49]
Your assertion is also a bit larger than one case- you say the entire legal system is a joke.
Additionally, my point was to give an example of how easily the legal system can be flaunted for the benefit of some corp, with little recourse. Why should anyone expect the rules to be followed for a fail trial when the full weight of the federal gov's spy apparatus is behind the charges?
The legal system is one court case? If anything it supports that the US court system is not perfect, which is true. How does Donzinger's case affect Snowden's?
Because his right to a fair trial has already been violated.