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WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange said in an interview published Sunday he had signed deals for his autobiography worth more than one million pounds (1.2 million euros, 1.5 million dollars).
Assange told Britain's Sunday Times newspaper that the money would help him defend himself against allegations of sexual assault made by two women in Sweden.
"I don't want to write this book, but I have to," he said. "I have already spent 200,000 pounds for legal costs and I need to defend myself and to keep WikiLeaks afloat."
The Australian said he would receive 800,000 dollars (600,000 euros) from Alfred A. Knopf, his American publisher, and a British deal with Canongate is worth 325,000 pounds (380,000 euros, 500,000 dollars).
Money from other markets and serialisation is expected to raise the total to 1.1 million pounds, he said.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
What I take note to is the manner he is using wikileaks in order to support himself.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
To me this is one of the reasons that he releases information in pieces, and at varying lengths of time (4-6months). To me its no longer about the info being released, but how he can string people along to keep the donations coming in.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
Assange has stated many times he fears US criminal prosecution, so he knew that was one possible outcome to his actions that he ignored.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
It would be one thing if the info he released actually made a difference, but it has not.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
To me its like he is attempting to make money off the actions. The book deal is not going to be eaten up by his legal defense, as other celebrities and individuals are providing him donations for that.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
He is making money off his autobiography, which is because of his affiliation with wikileaks.
Originally posted by Xcathdra
This is a publicity stunt, and his main goal is himself, his stardom and the continuation of his actions. A person with an ego the size of assange is not in it for the little guy.
Originally posted by XPLodER
reply to post by Xcathdra
if telling the truth is a crime
all you will here is lies
your democracy depends on imformed citizens
or is sticking your fingers in your ears and shooting the messenger
a good example of democracy in your world?
xploder