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Published: 02/24/11

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Be Extradited to Sweden, Judge Rules

By  Delia Lloyd - Politics Daily
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Be Extradited to Sweden, Judge Rules

LONDON -- In a swift and stunning rebuke, a British court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must return to Sweden to face questioning on sexual assault charges. He has seven days to appeal the ruling; otherwise he must leave the U.K. within 10 days. Assange has been fighting extradition since he was taken into custody and later placed on house arrest in December. He has consistently denied the allegations made by two women in August 2010. Assange also fears eventual extradition to the U.S., where he could face espionage charges related to WikiLeaks' release of thousands of ...

Published: 02/8/11

Julian Assange Extradition Hearing to Continue on Friday

By  Delia Lloyd - Politics Daily
Julian Assange Extradition Hearing to Continue on Friday

LONDON -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to British court Tuesday for what was meant to be the second and final day of his extradition hearing. But after a long day of questioning, the judge has still not rendered a verdict, and the case will resume on Friday. Assange is fighting his extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning concerning allegations of sexual assault made by two women in August. On Monday, both the defense and the Queen's Counsel (acting on behalf of the Swedish government) presented their opening arguments. Related ...

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