Assange is NOT a whistleblower. He is a journalist who published Leaks from whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning e.g.

Assange had no need to „steal“ information. BTW Manning had no need to steal information too. She had access to the data on a daily work basis.

Of course she did sign a contract and to give data to a 3rd party is illegal, but on my opinion whistleblowers must not face punishment when their leaks demonstrate crimes against humanity and wrongdoing of governments.

#FreeAssangeNOW #ProtectWhistleblowers