Photo: APA lawyer representing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has alleged that Ecuador's government has spread lies about his behaviour inside its London embassy, where he sought asylum in 2012. Lawyer Jennifer Robinson told British TV network Sky News on Sunday the Ecuadorian government is spreading alleged falsehoods to divert attention from its decision to revoke his asylum and allow his arrest at its British embassy. Assange has had "a very difficult time" since Moreno took office in Ecuador in 2017, Robinson said. He would not be expected to enter a plea to the Department of Justice case unless he loses his extradition case and is brought to a courtroom in the US. In the meantime, he is expected to seek prison medical care for severe shoulder pain and dental problems, WikiLeaks has said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 14, 2019 23:37 UTC