Assange was arrested in Britain in December 2010 on an

extradition warrant from Sweden and Khan had led a campaign in favour of him ever since. She now describes her "journey" with Assange as one from "admiration to demoralisation". But despite the disappointments, Khan vowed that if he were prosecuted in America "even his most disenchanted former supporters will take to the barricades in his defence". She maintains that there were still questions to be asked over Sweden's handling of the investigation and repeated calls she has made previously for Assange to answer the charges. She stressed that while she does not regret putting up money she did to ensure his bail, she did not expect him to hide from the allegations. "The women in question have human rights, too, and need resolution. Assange's noble cause and his wish to avoid a US court does not trump their right to be heard in a Swedish court," she said.