Especially since the original "victim" retracted the allegations. Sweden simply refused to drop the charges afterwards, apparently for political reasons.
This is curious, because I definitely remember someone recanting their allegations. It was a big deal. It's hard to find clear information on it now. Was there a second accuser maybe?
Edit: based on some other comments there may have been two accusers. In that case my original comment was misleading, thanks for the correction.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/julian-assan...
"The woman who accused Julian Assange of rape has said she is 'shocked' by Sweden’s decision to drop the seven-year investigation."