The arrest of Julien Assange on the charges cited are suspect because they are exactly the same charges that surface from time to time (mostly against soccer players) - all seem to involve 2 women - charges easy to cause shock or concern but incredibly hard to prove especially since these particular allegations date back to August and had already been dismissed by the Swedish court.
As for the leaks themselves......from what is nothing more than what could be called 'tittle-tattle' it has exposed the paranoia of the government of the USA. They have exerted thier influence over the likes of Paypal into witholding donations to Wikileaks and have likely had the same influence over Mastercard and Visa to do same.
Wikileaks have done the world a service - the air badly needed clearing of the dark and dirty world inhabited by the diplomatic services.
....that's my 2p worth
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