Biden considering Australian request to drop Julian Assange charges - BBC News

Australia wants the US president to end attempts to extradite the Wikileaks founder from the UK.

6 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Julian Assange in 2017By Mike WendlingBBC NewsUS President Joe Biden has said he is considering a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

The country's parliament recently passed a measure - backed by PM Anthony Albanese - calling for the return of Mr Assange to his native Australia.

The US wants to extradite the 52-year-old from the UK on criminal charges over the leaking of military records.

Mr Assange denies the charges, saying the leaks were an act of journalism.

The president was asked about Australia's request on Wednesday and said: "We're considering it."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68784298

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