Sweden is going to re-open a rape investigation involving Julian Assange.
The WikiLeaks founder denies any wrongdoing.
He is currently serving a 50-week jail term for skipping his bail after seeking asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
The US wants to put him on trial following the release of a huge cache of secret documents.
WikiLeaks has responded to the announcement on social media:
Statement regarding the reopening of a preliminary investigation in Sweden.
Facts on the Swedish Investigation:https://t.co/5J1PtxWXgX pic.twitter.com/VbhBAON1ek— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) May 13, 2019
