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June 25, 2012

Assange Calls for Guarantees on Avoiding U.S. Extradition 
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Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange is calling for diplomatic guarantees
he won't be pursued by the United States should he end up being
extradited to Sweden. Assange remains at the Ecuadorian embassy in
London after seeking refuge in a last-ditch bid to avoid being sent to
Sweden, where he faces questioning on allegations of sexual assault.
Speaking earlier today, Assange suggested a deal could be reached if he
were able to receive assurances the Obama administration would drop a
grand jury investigation or that Sweden would deny his extradition into
U.S. hands. Assange remains concerned the White House will target him
for Wiki Leaks' publication of thousands of leaked classified government
cables.

 

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