There’s a fine line between espionage and journalism. The law that I think applies for espionage:
http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/18/I/37/794
I personally think that Assange is an anti-American journalist and a great one. This is the most hard news I’ve ever seen a journalist acquire. It’s incredible.
“I personally think that Assange is an anti-American journalist and a great one.”
Yes, I think if they get him it would be on “conspiracy to access computer” (like the Palin hacker) or the like.
I’ve read a lot of this stuff -— it’s largely (largely) harmless, but really hurts Obama and Clinton more than anyone -— they are shown as dishonest bullies, and ineffective ones at that.