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Assange back in jail as Sweden appeals bail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a target of U.S. ire for releasing secret cables, returned to a London jail on Tuesday pending an appeal over a decision to free him on 200,000 pound ($317,400) bail for alleged sex crimes.

British judge Howard Riddle had initially granted Assange bail but prosecutors, representing Swedish authorities, challenged the decision before the 39-year-old Australian had left the court in central London.

“An appeal will be held within the next 48 hours and you will remain in custody,” the judge told Assange, who nodded and said, “I understand,” before being led from the dock by security guards.

Source: Reuters

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a target of U.S. ire for releasing secret cables, returned to a London jail on Tuesday pending an appeal over a decision to free him on 200,000 pound ($317,400) bail for alleged sex crimes.

British judge Howard Riddle had initially granted Assange bail but prosecutors, representing Swedish authorities, challenged the decision before the 39-year-old Australian had left the court in central London.

“An appeal will be held within the next 48 hours and you will remain in custody,” the judge told Assange, who nodded and said, “I understand,” before being led from the dock by security guards.

Source: Reuters