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Sweden reopens rape case against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange

By Caitlin Yilek
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Sweden reopens rape case against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange

Sweden has reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, complicating U.S. efforts to extradite him.

Swedish prosecutor Marie Persson said Monday “a new questioning of Assange is required” and there is “still probable cause to suspect that Assange committed rape.”

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