Biden says 'considering' Australian request to drop Assange prosecution

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Biden says 'considering' Australian request to drop Assange prosecution

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the United States was"considering" a request by Australia to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on espionage charges.

"We're considering it," Biden replied at the White House when asked by a reporter if he had a response to Australia's request. In late March, the High Court in London gave the US government three weeks to provide further"assurances" on his treatment if he is sent there to face charges.

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