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Anthony La Paglia condemns Australian government’s poor treatment of Julian Assange

LaPaglia blasts Australia over Assange,  SMH, August 23, 2012 Actor Anthony LaPaglia has lashed out at the Australian government over its lack of support for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The star of Without A Trace also appears in the upcoming telemovie about Assange’s early life, Underground, which has been invited to screen at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Robert Connolly (Balibo), it will screen on Network Ten later this year…..
“I am a little dismayed by the [Australian] government’s lack of effort here. “He’s an Australian citizen and you are innocent until proven guilty. “[The Australian government] have the American cattle prod in their back and are sort of dancing to that tune. What happens to the fact you’re an Australian citizen?”….
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/lapaglia-blasts-australia-over-assange-20120823-24o00.html#ixzz24Q2JPquX

August 23, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News