So Assange has gone to seek refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy, much to the surprise of high-profile suppporters such as Jemima Khan and Vaughan Smith, in whose Norfolk mansion he was 'sheltered' for many months.
José Miguel Vivanco, director of the Americas division of Human Rights Watch, found it an astonishing choice given that - apart from Cuba - Ecuador has the worst record in the region of protecting its OWN crusading journalists and activists.
Ms Khan apparently commented on Twitter, "I had expeected him to face the allegations."
I think he should, too...what about you?