Biden says he is considering Australia request to drop Assange prosecution


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  • Thursday, 11 Apr 2024

FILE PHOTO: A supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange holds a sign, on the day the High Court is set to rule on whether Julian Assange can appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States, in London, Britain, March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was considering an Australian request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, who released troves of confidential U.S. classified documents.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in February backed a motion in parliament's lower house calling for the return of Assange, 52, to Australia.

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