Uploaded July 2010 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Update Nov 2010
A senior Swedish prosecutor has ordered the reopening of a rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

Public Prosecutions Director Marianne Ny said there was "reason to believe a crime has been committed" and that the crime was classified as rape.

Last week prosecutors cancelled an arrest warrant for Mr Assange on accusations of rape and molestation, saying he was no longer suspected.

Mr Assange denies any wrongdoing saying the accusations are "without basis".

Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked the FBI on Thursday to assist in the WikiLeaks investigation