The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange filed a request with a local court on Monday for him to be detained in absentia.

Swedish prosecutor requests Julian Assange's detention over rape allegation

Swedish prosecutors today will announce whether they are reviving an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, who is as of now stopped at a high-security jail in the UK, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said in a statement.

Swedish prosecutors likely to announce decision on re-opening Julian Assange rape case today

Swedish prosecutors will announce whether they are reopening an inquiry into a rape allegation against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange.

Sweden Orders Reopening of Rape Case against Assange