Swedish probe would give Julian Assange chance to 'clear his name', says Wikileaks Editor-in Chief

Swedish prosecutor's decision to re-open the rape investigation against Julian Assange would give him a chance to "clear his name," said Wikileaks Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson on Monday."Since Julian Assange was arrested on 11 April 2019 there has been considerable political pressure on Sweden to reopen their investigation, but there has always been political pressure surrounding this case," The Washington Post quoted Hrafnsson as saying."This investigation has been dropped before and its reopening will give Julian a chance to clear his name," he added.Hrafnsson alleged that he has received reports of Swedish and British authorities destroying documents related to the case. The statement, however, was not backed by any evidence, reported Russia Today.He also slammed media reports that Assange had eluded questioning throughout his time in London. "Assange was always willing to answer any questions from the Swedish authorities and repeatedly offered to do so over six years," he ...