Assange not worried about bail

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AAP
June 22, 2012 1:51AM

... Mr Assange told his Brisbane-based mother Christine Assange yesterday that he has the support of his sponsors and they will not lose the money they put up for his bail.

"The people who gave surety for his bail support his action," said Ms Assange ...

"Julian told me that the asylum process is internationally recognised as a legitimate form of appeal and that the bail should not be forfeited."

In contrast to Mr Assange's understanding, Scotland Yard said the Australian has breached his bail conditions and faces arrest outside the diplomatic protection of the embassy ...

http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/assange-asylum-doesnt-risk-bail/story-fn6ck55c-1226404928536

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1. I'd say that money is gone

Trying to run is pretty much the fastest way to lose your bail status. Seeking asylum in a foreign country sure makes it look like you don't want to show up for your court date.

IMO he'd better hope that he either gets asylum or a fast trial because the second he sets foot outside that embassy he's on his way back to jail.

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2. ... Vaughan Smith, a former British army captain who housed Assange, sounds downright unhappy

in a conversation with The Wall Street Journal. "I'm slightly concerned that I may have guaranteed 20 grand to be paid later," he said. "The interests of my family are obviously impacted by the loss of that sort of money" ...

Assange's Celebrity Donors Were Left High and Dry
John Hudson
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http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/06/assanges-celebrity-donors-were-left-high-and-dry/53795/