An eccentric former British army captain, owner of an 18th century manor as well as a popular London war correspondents' club, has taken the WikiLeaks founder under his wing. Vincent Moss reports.
Among the circus of celebrities, lawyers, and journalists gathering around Julian Assange, one eccentric stands out: his British patron.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Bogus Assange Rape Case
When it looked like the WikiLeaks' founder might never escape his cell in London's Wandsworth Prison, it was Vaughan Smith who gave Assange sanctuary at his 18th-century manor house set on 600 acres of beautiful countryside, 130 miles northeast of the capital.
Swedish authorities are seeking the extradition of Assange, so that he might stand trial in Sweden on charges of sexual assault. Last week, the British High Court in London released Assange on a $316,000 bail on the condition that he hand over his passport and wear an electronic bracelet to track his movements.
Among the circus of celebrities, lawyers, and journalists gathering around Julian Assange, one eccentric stands out: his British patron.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Bogus Assange Rape Case
When it looked like the WikiLeaks' founder might never escape his cell in London's Wandsworth Prison, it was Vaughan Smith who gave Assange sanctuary at his 18th-century manor house set on 600 acres of beautiful countryside, 130 miles northeast of the capital.
Swedish authorities are seeking the extradition of Assange, so that he might stand trial in Sweden on charges of sexual assault. Last week, the British High Court in London released Assange on a $316,000 bail on the condition that he hand over his passport and wear an electronic bracelet to track his movements.
- 12/19/2010
- by Vincent Moss
- The Daily Beast
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