[alex_hitchins]

> It seems to constitute some sort of wrongdoing

Saying you are wearing a condom when you aren't is wrongdoing.

[grandalf]

> Saying you are wearing a condom when you aren't is wrongdoing.

Of course it is. Assange disputed the accusation and claimed that there was mutual understanding of the status of the condom. In any case, barring an unwanted VD or pregnancy, it seems peculiar to decide to pursue legal action about this a month after the fact.

While it's possible that Assange acted boorishly and inappropriately, I think rape is not the right word to describe it. Would a woman who lied about having been on birth control reasonably be said to have raped a male partner?

[alex_hitchins]

> Would a woman who lied about having been on birth control reasonably be said to have raped a male partner?

No. But birth control isn't the only aspect to the issue. As you stated, sexually transmitted diseases are an issue. More of an issue arguably.

Also, two women have reported the same behaviour (to my knowledge). Although not enough to be considered a pattern, it's disconcerting.

[grandalf]

> Also, two women have reported the same behaviour

Yes, it is my understanding that at least one of the women and the new prosecutor involved have expressed that the case should be dismissed.