The legacy is irreparably tainted. He abused a position of influence to push a personal vendetta and in the process, helped the kremlin inject a political cancer into western society.
Assange turned out to be just as much a megalomaniacal, petty little tyrant as those he pointed a sanctimonious finger at, to the cheers of those who saw him as a "friend", when he was only just "the enemy of my enemy".
They took a $300 000 flight to Australia. I guess that's the price when you order on the same day, but what's the hurry?
Sure, I understand the desire to get the fuck out of UK after so many years, but I suppose he'll be checking in to some hotel on arrival anyway.
Asking for crowdfunding for a flight seems a little out of touch..