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WikiLeaks chief Assange fears US charges 12/19/2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

WikiLeaks chief Assange fears US charges

12/19/2010
BUNGAY — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said it was “increasingly likely” the US would try to extradite him on charges related to leaked cables as he savored his first day on bail.

Speaking Friday outside Ellingham Hall, a friend’s mansion in eastern England, where he must live while on bail, Assange said he was concerned about potential moves from US authorities.

“The big risk, the risk we have always been concerned about, is onwards extradition to the United States. And that seems to be increasingly serious and increasingly likely,” the Australian told reporters.

The 39-year-old founder of the whistle-blowing website is fighting extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over allegations that he sexually assaulted two women which he denies..... MORE

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