Swedish authorities issue a request for a detention order against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is now jailed in Britain.
FILE - In this Wednesday May 1, 2019 file photo, buildings are reflected in the window as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years ago, in London. Swedish prosecutors plan to decide whether they will reopen a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
The development sets up a possible future tug-of-war between Sweden and the United States over any extradition of Assange from Britain. Persson said Monday that British authorities will decide any conflict between a European arrest warrant and U.S. extradition request for Assange.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sweden asks for detention of WikiLeaks' AssangeNEW: Swedish prosecutor says she has requested a detention order against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Read more »
Sweden will re-open rape case against WikiLeaks' AssangeThe Australian national currently is in jail in the U.K., where he is serving a 12-month sentence for skipping bail in 2012.
Read more »
Sweden will reopen rape case against WikiLeaks' AssangeThe Australian national currently is in jail in the U.K., where he is serving a 12-month sentence for skipping bail in 2012.
Read more »
Sweden to reopen rape case against WikiLeaks’ Julian AssangeThe case was opened in 2010 following complaints from two Swedish women who said they were the victims of sex crimes committed by Assange.
Read more »
Sweden reopens rape case against Assange as WikiLeaks founder faces extraditionSwedish prosecutors announced Monday that they will be reopening an inquiry into a sexual assault allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Read more »
Sweden to reopen rape case against WikiLeaks' AssangeSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish prosecutors said Monday they are reopening a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and will seek his extradition from Britain.
Read more »
WikiLeaks says Swedish investigation gives Assange a chance to clear his nameThe reopening of a Swedish investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeak...
Read more »
Assange Rape Investigation Reopened In SwedenJulian Assange could be extradited to Sweden, as investigators seek to interview him in London regarding a 2010 rape allegation
Read more »
Assange Rape Investigation Reopened In SwedenAssange could be extradited to Sweden, as investigators seek to interview him in London regarding a 2010 rape allegation.
Read more »
Sweden wants to extradite Assange over rape allegation, complicating U.S. effort to try him for conspiracySweden reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founde...
Read more »
The Latest: Sweden reopens rape case against AssangeSTOCKHOLM (AP) — The Latest on Swedish prosecutors' decision whether to reopen a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (all times local): 11:15 a.m. Swedish prosecutors...
Read more »