In Sweden, issued a warrant for the arrest of the founder WikiLeaks

In Sweden, issued a warrant for the arrest of the founder WikiLeaks

In Sweden, a warrant for the arrest of Julian Assanzha (Julian Assange) - founder of the site WikiLeaks, specializing in the publication of classified material. It is reported by The Local citing a local newspaper Expressen.
Assanzha suspect in the rape and sexual harassment. According to the journalists, the victims - two young women - to the police in Stockholm on Friday, August 20.

Swedish prosecutor confirmed the warrant of arrest. The corresponding decision was motivated by the fact that the suspect may hinder the investigation.

Assanzh rejects the accusations made against him. He sent an email to the editor of the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyheter, which states: "Why did the prosecution have come out now - it's an interesting question." Recently, staff WikiLeaks faced serious pressure from U.S. authorities in connection with the publication of the so-called "Afghan dossier Pentagon.

Julian Assanzh an Australian citizen. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Last week he came to Stockholm, where, in particular, spoke at a press conference and promised in addition to already published material on the Internet will soon put another 15 thousand documents, "the Afghan file.

In Sweden, there are servers WikiLeaks. Assanzh in 2007 decided to place them in this country, because in Sweden adopted strict legislation for the protection of journalistic sources.