Justice Department reportedly looking to prosecute Julian Assange amid increased prospects of bringi

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Justice Department reportedly looking to prosecute Julian Assange amid increased prospects of bringing him to the US for trial
Christine Wang   | @christiiineeee
Published 2 Hours Ago CNBC.com

The Justice Department is getting ready to prosecute Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder's relationship with Ecuador deteriorates, The Wall Street Journal reported citing people in Washington familiar with the matter.

Ecuador granted Assange political asylum in 2012. He has since been living in the country's embassy in London.

But last month, Ecuador's foreign minister said the country no longer plans to intervene on Assange's behalf in discussions with the British government about his asylum status.

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