The Assange Rape Case

Thanks to my friends on politicalworld.org for pointing me in the direction of this. Naomi Wolf is a very competent journalist and has experience working with victims of rape and abused women. Have a read of the following article in which Naomi discusses the facts of the case that do not really add up. Makes for engaging reading:



http://markcrispinmiller.com/2011/02/eight-big-problems-with-the-case-against-assange-must-read-by-naomi-wolf/


Lets look at the charges against Assange. Assange is accused of four counts with two of the counts or allegations against him being serious (not my words but that of the Herald Sun in Australia : http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion/...-1226454432808 ) .


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The first three allegations arise out of an encounter he had with the first woman, who has been publicly identified, but is widely known as Miss A.

Assange was staying with her in Stockholm, and they were having sex for the second time when she tried to reach for a condom.

At this point, she alleges, Assange pinned her to the bed using his body weight. He then released her and agreed to wear the condom. It then broke but they continued to have sex.

The article goes on to state


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In both cases the women had consensual sex with Assange before things went bad, which makes things more murky in many people's minds.

But we should remember sexual assault or rape can start with consensual sex.



At which point during consensual sex does it not become consensual? Under Irish law I dont think this would have much standing would it?