Julian Assange Denies Extradition to the US

Swedish Residency Request Denied

On October 18, 2010, Julian Assange's request for a Swedish residency permit was denied due to incomplete documentation. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been fighting extradition from Britain to the United States since 2010.

Eccentric Founder of WikiLeaks

Despite the legal battles, Assange remains a prominent figure in the world of whistleblowing. He founded WikiLeaks in 2006, a website known for publishing classified information and government secrets.

Assange's decision to agree to extradition to the US comes after a lengthy legal process. The charges against him relate to the publication of classified documents on WikiLeaks in 2010.

The story of Julian Assange, the enigmatic founder of WikiLeaks, continues to captivate and intrigue the public. His extradition to the US marks a significant development in the ongoing saga of whistleblowing and national security.