Assange must follow new Ecuador embassy rules, says judge

[Bacchus4.0]

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/oct/29/assange-must-follow-new-ecuador-embassy-rules-says-judge

A judge in Ecuador has ruled against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, rejecting his request to loosen new requirements that he says are meant to push him into leaving his asylum in the country’s embassy in London.

The judge, Karina Martínez, found that stricter rules recently imposed by the South American nation’s embassy – such as requiring Assange to pay for his internet and clean up after his cat – do not violate his asylum rights because authorities have the right to decide what is and isn’t allowed inside the building.

Ecuadorian officials praised the ruling in the latest row between the Australian hacker and the government that has given him refuge for six years. Relations between Assange and Ecuador have grown increasingly prickly as the years have dragged on, with no resolution in sight.

Assange’s lawyer vowed to appeal against the decision. “The Ecuadorian state has an international responsibility to protect Mr Assange,” attorney Carlos Poveda said.

[comradebillyboy]

1. A Russian agent trapped in Ecuador's embassy in London.

Come on out Julian, Federal prison will be liberating after so many years in the embassy.

[janterry]

2. He's weighing whether to stay 'protected' or not clean up after his cat?

[Basement Beat]

3. Talk about an air of entitlement ...sheesh.

[GatoGordo]

4. If he is going to act like a sullen teenager, treat him like one.

Cut off his phone and internet and Playstation until he comes around.