Assange Asks For New Lawyer, Denies Blaming CIA

Tootech writes "Julian Assange has requested a new lawyer to represent him during a rape investigation in Sweden because his previous brief, Leif Silbersky, was not engaged enough with the case. Assange wants Bjorn Hurtig to represent him as authorities continue to investigate the allegations, according to AP. Assange told Sweden's TV4 that he had never blamed the CIA for the 'smears.'"

Re:The Register????

[Anonymous Coward]

To give slashdotters a chance to post a link for an easy +5 informative

Re:Just because hes pro-freedom doesnt

[bsDaemon]

Clearly, the CIA got to him and has convinced him it would be in his best interest to quit saying that they were trying to smear him with rape allegations. Isn't it obvious?

Re:Might as well get used to it

[Anonymous Coward]

You know what they say about assumptions.

That they make you a famous, filthy rich political pundit overnight? I'm not sure how that applies to this situation...

I hope he is convicted.

[Solarhands]

If our government is behind his rape allegations then I hope he is convicted. Seems to me it would be pretty easy to bribe some women to seduce a man and then get evidence to file for rape. If we cannot do that right, then it's a sad state of affairs for the CIA.

Re:Leif Silbersky

[Albert Sandberg]

Though the joke goes that if SIlbersky is assigned to a person, he must be guilty.

Re:Might as well get used to it

[afabbro]

I always find it hilarious that people assume the government (CIA, military, etc.) is capable of this type of sophisticated organization. Have you never gone to the DMV? Have you never worked with a government employee?