[markx2]

The Guardian promoted everything Assange said / did.

Then all of a sudden The Guardian forget all about Julian.

Their coverage has been pathetic.

Why?

Because the UK Govt will have told them to Shut Up.

And it's not just The Guardian.

It's the Telegraph, Times, Independent, Sun, Mail and more.

So when Katherine Viner spouts forth that:

"the Guardian remains open to all and fiercely independent, and can continue chasing the truth"

That is bollocks.

"Because of our independence, we are able to investigate boldly, putting the truth ahead of the agenda of an owner, investors or shareholders."

Also bollocks.

Viner lies.

[damagednoob]

I think it's more likely that in light of the #MeToo movement, it became untenable for them to defend an accused rapist, regardless of if he was innocent or not.

[A_non_e-moose]

That should not be happening in a healthy, democratic society.

If it does then it means anyone can be silenced based solely on an accusation of an action highly despised and criminalized by society.

[tootie]

That sounds like a load of baseless accusations. Printing WikiLeaks leaks doesn't mean they have to defend Assange for his behavior. Assange is also a well established liar.