Q&A: Why was Julian Assange wanted in the US?

Why did the UK Central Criminal Court rule in the Wikileak founder's favour?

Court artist sketch of Julian Assange appearing at the Old Bailey. Picture: Elizabeth Cook/PA

Following the UK Central Criminal Court's decision not to extradite Julian Assange to the US, find out why the WikiLeaks founder was wanted by the US in the first place and why the Court ruled in Mr Assange's favour.

What did the US authorities accuse Julian Assange of doing?