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July 16, 2014

Swedish Court Weighs Assange Challenge to Arrest Warrant 
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A Swedish court is holding a hearing today to decide whether to lift the
arrest warrant on Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange. He is wanted in
Sweden for questioning on allegations of sexual misconduct, though no
charges have been filed. Visit our website for the latest details on the
hearing and to watch our extended interview with Assange from the
Ecuadorean Embassy in London where he has political asylum.

 

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