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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for bail breach

WikiLeaks founder had breached bail by entering Ecuadorian embassy seven years ago.

London: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday was sentenced to 50 weeks in prison in London on Wednesday for breaching his bail conditions. The 47-year-old, who was arrested earlier this month after spending seven years holed up in the Ecuadoran embassy in London, appeared in person at Southwark Crown Court for the hearing. Earlier it was said that Assange could face a 12-month prison sentence for the violation, although time already served in prison may be taken into account. Assange, who took refuge in the embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden on rape accusations, was arrested on April 11 after Quito terminated his asylum. WikiLeaks exposed everything from US military secrets to tax evasion by the wealthy. He is also wanted for computer hacking in the United States and faces an initial extradition hearing on Thursday, although the process could last for months or even years.
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