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June 20, 2012

WikiLeaks’ Assange Takes Refuge in Ecuadorean Embassy 
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Wiki Leaks' founder Julian Assange has taken refuge in Ecuador's embassy
in London and asked for asylum. Assange made the move Tuesday in a
last-ditch bid to avoid extradition to Sweden over sex crime
accusations. Earlier today, police in London announced Assange is now
subject to arrest because his decision to spend the night at the
Ecuadorean embassy violated the conditions of his bail. Assange is
seeking asylum because he fears extradition to Sweden may lead to his
transfer to the United States where he could potentially face charges
relating to Wiki Leaks.

 

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