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Could Text Messages From Accusers Help Clear Assange?

By Dana KennedyFeb 8th 2011 – 3:42PM
Oli Scarff, Getty Images

Oli Scarff, Getty Images

A hidden cache of dozens of text messages between the two women who have accused WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sexual assault contradict some of what they told police and might clear his name, a U.K. court heard today. Assange's Swedish lawyer, Bjorn Hurtig, a witness during the second day of Assange's extradition...

Surprise Witness: I Don't Like Assange, but He's Being Framed

By Dana KennedyFeb 7th 2011 – 3:36PM
Press Association

Press Association

A surprise witness appeared at Julian Assange's extradition hearing in London today and said he believes he has compelling evidence that the WikiLeaks founder is being framed on sexual assault allegations. Goran Rudling, 59, a retired Swedish businessman and crusader for the reform of Swedish rape laws, said he does not...

'Sex by Surprise' at Heart of Assange Criminal Probe

By Dana KennedyDec 2nd 2010 – 3:13PM
Leon Neal, AFP / Getty Images

Leon Neal, AFP / Getty Images

(Dec. 2) -- The international manhunt for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in a sex-crime investigation in Sweden apparently stems from a condom malfunction. Assange's London attorney, Mark Stephens, told AOL News today that Swedish prosecutors told him that Assange is wanted not for allegations of rape, as previously...

Sweden Eyes Arrest of WikiLeaks Boss Amid Rape Allegations

By Lauren FrayerNov 18th 2010 – 10:31AM
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Dan Kitwood, Getty Images

(Nov. 18) -- A Swedish prosecutor requested an arrest warrant today for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who's being investigated for rape, sexual molestation and coercion -- allegations he denies. Two Swedish women who volunteered with WikiLeaks have both accused Assange of rape and sexual assault during meetings that...

Rape Probe of WikiLeaks Founder Reopened

By Theunis BatesSep 1st 2010 – 7:45AM
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Leon Neal, AFP / Getty Images

(Sept. 1) -- A top Swedish prosecutor reopened a rape investigation into WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today, the latest twist in a confusing case that has seen prosecutors of differing ranks repeatedly overrule each other. "There is reason to believe that a crime has been committed. Considering information available...

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Julian Assange v The Swedish Prosecution Authority is the set of legal proceedings in England relating to claims that Julian Assange committed sexual offences in Sweden.

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