Julian Assange loses bid to block extradition to Sweden
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has lost his fight to block extradition to Sweden, where he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault. Two judges, Lord Justice Thomas and Mr Justice Ouseley, handed down the judgment in the UK's High Court at 9.45am on Wednesday. The decision of the High Court ends a year-long battle by Assange to avoid extradition, after Swedish prosecutors issued a European arrest warrant in connection with allegations of rape and sexual assault...
02 Nov 2011 by
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