WikiLeaks - Pentagon - Afghan Files
WikiLeaks : Pentagon ready to discuss Afghan files By KARL RITTER, Associated Press Writer STOCKHOLM – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war and removing information that could harm civilians. "This week we received contact through our lawyers that the General Counsel" of the Pentagon "says now that they want to discuss the issue," Assange told The Associated Press by telephone. The Pentagon denied it was willing to collaborate with the group, but acknowledged that it had arranged for a phone call last Sunday between its general counsel and a person claiming to be a lawyer for WikiLeaks. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the lawyer, Timothy Matusheski, was a "no show" for the call. The Pentagon followed up with a letter to Matusheski on Monday demanding that WikiLeaks return the war files. ...