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September 16, 2019

U.K. Judge Says Julian Assange a Flight Risk, Must Remain in Prison
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A British judge has ruled Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange is to remain
in prison even after his current term ends, because of his "history of
absconding." He was due to be released next week. Britain's home
secretary signed a request for Assange's extradition to the U.S. in
June; a full extradition hearing will take place in February next year.
Prosecutors in the U.S. have indicted Assange on 18 counts, including 17
violations of the Espionage Act.


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