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    Assange says Biden comments on extradition offer a ‘ray of hope’

    by Alan Jones Apr 11, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Julian Assange believes comments made by the US president offer a “ray of hope” in his fight to avoid extradition.

    President Joe Biden said he is “considering” dropping the prosecution of the Australian journalist.

    Mr Biden’s reaction to a question at the White House came on Wednesday, the eve of the fifth anniversary of the WikiLeaks founder being held in Belmarsh prison in London.

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