Julian Assange refused bail over rape allegations
WikiLeaks editor-in-chief remanded in custody until 14 December over claims he committed sex offences in
Paul Owen, Caroline Davies, Sam Jones and agencies
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 7 December 2010 15.52 GMT
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Julian Assange is driven into Westminster magistrates court today. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was today refused bail and remanded in custody until 14 December over claims he committed sex offences in Sweden.
Assange told City of Westminster magistrates court today that he intended to fight his extradition, setting up what could be a long legal battle.
The 39-year-old Australian turned himself in to Scotland Yard this morning to face a Swedish arrest warrant.
He was asked by the court whether he understood that he could consent to be extradited to Sweden, where he faces allegations of rape, molestation and unlawful coercion, involving two women.
Assange said: "I understand that and I do not consent."
Assange denies the allegations, which stem from a visit to Sweden in August. He and his lawyers claim the accusations stem from a "dispute over consensual but unprotected sex", and have said the case has taken on political overtones.
Swedish prosecutor Marianne Ny has rejected those claims.
Journalist John Pilger, filmmaker Ken Loach, and socialite Jemima Khan were among six people in court willing to offer surety.
They all offered at least £20,000 each. An anonymous individual offered £60,000.
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