Top of the Hour: Judge Rejects Assange’s Extradition Appeal, Headlines

The Takeaway

A judge in London has rejected an appeal by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange against extradition to Sweden. The judgement clears the way for Assange to be sent to Sweden to face sex crimes charges. Assange maintains his innocence.

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