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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Battles Extradition in U.K. Court

HeadlineFeb 01, 2012

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is appearing before Britain’s Supreme Court today to appeal a lower court decision allowing his extradition to Sweden. Swedish authorities are seeking to question Assange about claims of rape and sexual assault, though he has not been formally charged. Assange’s hearing will continue through Thursday with a final ruling expected in the coming weeks.

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